The transition from childhood to adulthood is often a difficult time of change for many young people and especially those with a disability. There are many decisions for a young person and their families to take regarding the future. This can be a complex stage as support from agencies such as health, education and social care can change from the age of 18.
Disabled young people tell us that they want the same things in life as their non-disabled peers:
- opportunities to succeed in education and work
- to live independently and healthily
- to be active members of their communities
- have positive friends and relationships
The choices for young people with special educational needs and disabilities leaving school have a significant impact on their experience of moving into adulthood.
Our Local Offer website has loads of information to ensure that the family begin to prepare for the young person’s transition into adulthood and that they have clear expectations about what options and services are available and are able to make informed choices about the future.
Find out more information on our Local Offer website