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Transition Journey Map

See the major milestones — transition planning, age 18 decisions, DDD eligibility, ISP planning, services beginning, and continued growth — and what families typically focus on at each stage.

Estimated time
About 4 minutes
Audience
Families starting transition planning
Ages 14–15

Transition planning begins

School transition planning starts — and so does the long view.

What happens

  • The school IEP team adds transition goals: post-secondary, employment, independent living.
  • The student is invited into IEP meetings as the lead voice.
  • Families start exploring DDD eligibility, if they haven't already.

What families focus on

  • Talk about what your young adult wants their adult life to look like.
  • Visit the FFI guide on Transition Planning 101.
  • If not already an active DDD member, apply or check status.
How FFI fits

It's early to start services, but a great time to learn the system and start building skills at home.

Ready when you are

Where are you in the journey?

Tell us where things stand. We'll meet you where you are — whether you're three years out, three weeks out, or already mid-transition.

Talk with our teamTake the readiness self-assessment