Transition Resources
Age 18-22 Transition Checklist for Parents:
Please use this at your young adults transition planning meeting and through the duration of their educational experience to help successfully plan for their post-secondary outcomes. Please share with the Case manager and IEP team annually.
Housing Guide
Do you need information about housing for someone with a disability? Check out this 100% free housing guide (downloadable).
This guide is meant to assist individuals, their families, and social service organizations in the convening and formation of community partnerships for the purpose of creating affordable, sustainable alternative housing options for individuals with disabilities.
Ride Free Ventra
In order to receive a Ventra Ride Free or Reduced Fare card, you must first apply for the Illinois Benefit Access Program as a person with a disability.
Rush-Autism
The Autism Resource Directory is an online resource guide to help families find service and support referrals in the following counties: Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Cook, Kendall, Will, Grundy, and Kankakee.
B.E.S.T Fair and Options Fair
The goal of these annual fairs is to connect students and their families with resources that are essential for their future. Agencies and Resources present at the annual fairs will be focused in the areas of:
- Educational Opportunities
- Employment Services
- Vocational Day Programs
- Government Programs
- Health Services
- Legal Resources
- Local/Community Resources
- Recreational Opportunities
- Referral Sources and Information
- Residential Programs
- Transportation Resources
Next Steps: Niles Township High School District 219 collaborates to present Transition guidance and resources to parents and guardians.
Monthly presentations for parents, guardians, and community members.