Specific Resources for WI and St. Croix, Pierce, and Polk Counties in WI.

1. Michelle Uetz – Transition Coordinator for
River Falls School District
Kylee Jungbauer, CRC – Employment Coordinator
for Bridge Community Employment Services
in Hudson, WI
Sam Rivers – Cultural Studies Teacher and Transition
Coordinator for Unity School District. Formerly an
Instructor at Globe University

2.  Transition is…”a coordinated set of
activities… that facilitates…movement from
school to post-school activities, including
postsecondary education, …integrated
employment …” [34 CFR 300.43 (a)] [20
U.S.C. 1401(34)]
 For more information go to:
http://idea.ed.gov/explore/view/p/,root,dynami
c,TopicalBrief,17,

3.  What is going to fill my (child’s) day when
I/they are out of high school?
• Choices:
1. Work
2. Day Programing
3. Post-Secondary Education
4. Military (depends on disability)
5. Nothing

4.  Step One: Discover interests and talents
 Step Two: Get assistance
• DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
 Adult Services
 Picks up after DVR if long term supports are needed
 If DVR is not an option immediately resources from these agencies
can be used
• Workforce Resource (WI Job Center)
• Work Experience – paid or unpaid helps in getting a job
 Step Three: Develop Natural Supports
• Car pool, job coach, business people you know

5.  Programming that usually includes work (often
volunteer), community activities, and social activities
during the day. Some provide transportation.
 Examples:
• Bridge for Youth and Adults with Disabilities, Hudson
• Aurora, Menomonie with many satellite sites
• St. Croix Industries, New Richmond
• Chippewa River Industries, Menomonie and Chippewa Falls
• ProAct, Hudson
• Endeavors, Balsam Lake
 Always tour all of your options to find the right fit
 This can fill days until work is found
• Or, if your loved one does not wish to work
 Adult Service Agencies
• Ask for referrals or ideas

6.  Funding:
• Adult Services (have to be approved)
• SSI money
• Private Pay
 Thereis an application process to all
programs, and at times, a waiting list

7.  Many Options:
1.Adult Continuing Education (Tech or Community)
 Math, Reading, writing
2.Certificate (3-24 months)
 Financial Aid is usually not available
3.Two-Year Associate Degree
 Usually from a Technical College or private Trade School
 Sometimes generals are required that can make the program longer
than two years (RN)
4.“Junior” College
 Two years of generals. Can establish good study habits, determine
a major, and get GPA up for acceptance into a University
5. “4 year” University or College
 Bachelor’s Degree

8.  Every Institution has a Disability Services
office
 In order to get accommodations students
MUST self-disclose
 Be certain to receive a copy of the Summary of
Performance from your Case Manager before
you leave school.
• Keep this copy
• Key information: What accommodations did the
student receive in high school and WHY.

9.  Students can receive accommodations at any
post-secondary institution according to the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
 The ADA guarantees reasonable
accommodations, which is defined by the
institution
• Not all accommodations received in high school will be
provided in a post-secondary setting

10.  Transitionto work and day programs should
begin in the last year of high school, at the
latest.
• Example: 3 days school, 2 days other OR ½ days of
school and other
 Transitionto post-secondary education needs
to begin in the freshmen year of high school.
• Self-Advocacy
• Career Exploration
• Tour and explore in Junior year
• Application to institutions beginning of senior or last
year of high school

11.  Entitlement (High School) is the right to
benefits specified, especially by law or contract
(Merriam-Webster, Incorporated, 2012).
 Eligibility (Adult Life) is being qualified to
participate or be chosen ( Merriam-
Webster, Incorporated, 2012).
 Students MUST be self-advocates. No one
will find them to provide services, they
must seek them out.

12.  Many people have a piece of the puzzle

13.  Disability Guide to Post Secondary:
http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/pdf/tran-disab-docum-
guide.pdf
 Opening Doors to Postsecondary Education and
Training
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/pdf/tranopndrs.pdf
 Opening Doors to Self-Determination Skills
http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/pdf/tranopndrs-self-
determination.pdf
 Opening Doors Series:
http://dpi.wi.gov/pubsales/spcled_10.html

15.  Michelle
Uetz michelle.uetz@rfsd.k12.wi.us
OR michelleuetz@yahoo.com
 Kylee Jungbauer bridge4ywd@gmail.com
 Sam Rivers srivers@unity.k12.wi.us