{"id":5421,"date":"2020-09-09T10:37:05","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T17:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/education\/2020\/09\/09\/chapmans-thompson-policy-institute-launches-transition-ca-resource-webpage\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T06:36:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:36:48","slug":"chapmans-thompson-policy-institute-launches-transition-ca-resource-webpage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/2020\/09\/09\/chapmans-thompson-policy-institute-launches-transition-ca-resource-webpage\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapman\u2019s Thompson Policy Institute Launches Transition CA Resource Webpage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated October 12, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n

Working in collaboration with the Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC), California Department of Rehabilitation, and other partners, Chapman University\u2019s Thompson Policy Institute on Disability<\/a> (TPI) has launched the comprehensive Transition CA website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Designed to improve transition outcomes (such as employment and housing) for people with disabilities, Transition CA provides transition resources related to education, employment, and where appropriate, independent living skills. The new site includes training information, tools, documents, and resource contacts organized by both stakeholder and subject area.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Richard Rosenberg and Linda O’Neal, members of Thompson Policy Institute’s Transition Initiative leadership team, in TPI’s conference room working on Transition CA resource webpage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cTPI is proud to team up with state and local partners to offer this invaluable resource for individuals with disabilities as well as their families and service providers,\u201d said TPI Director Meghan Cosier, Ph.D. \u201cThis is a key way our Transition Initiative, under the direction of Linda O\u2019Neal and Dr. Richard Rosenberg, hopes to support these individuals in leading happy, healthy, and meaningful lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Transition Services<\/h3>\n

Transition age youth<\/em> are typically defined as individuals, ages 16 to 25, who are at risk of not successfully transitioning into independent adulthood due to the complexity of their needs. This population includes millions of young adults with a wide range of disabilities who have and will age out of traditional K-12 educational settings.<\/p>\n

Transition services<\/em> seek to promote and support a successful transition to employment, independent living, and quality life for individuals with disabilities. In particular, transition age youth need access to vocational training employment and postsecondary education that can lead to long-term careers. In addition to workforce development, many youth and adults benefit from coordinated support that includes health, wellness, and daily living skills.<\/p>\n

As part of a larger Transition Initiative, the new Transition CA webpage offers transition planning and employment-related resources for individuals with disabilities, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and those with Intellectual and Developmental Disorders (IDD).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe importance of transition planning, starting from birth, cannot be overstated. It is essential that families, service providers, and educators hold the highest of expectations for each individual\u2019s achievement,\u201d said Linda O\u2019Neal. \u201cIdentifying, supporting, and promoting each individual\u2019s innate abilities and talents is essential to short- and-long term success in education, independent living, and employment.\u201d<\/p>\n

Resource Pages<\/h3>\n

After nearly two years in development, TPI\u2019s Transition CA website offers resources, tools, services, and career development educational options for youth and adults with a wide range of disabilities as well as those who assist them. Organized by topic area and type of stakeholder, Transition CA offers multiple access pathways.<\/p>\n

Stakeholder Sections<\/em><\/p>\n