College Fairs 101

 

 

 

 

Visit the colleges that interest you.

 

 

Contact Office of Disability Services at your chosen college.

 

 

 

Practice for the ACT and SAT tests

 

 

College and Major Exploration.

 

 

 

 

Apply for financial aid.

 

 

Meet with your counselor to review your course of study.

 

 

Have an organizational system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explore careers and learn about qualifications needed.

 

 Learn about Career Pathways.

 

 

 

Choose part-time or summer employment.

 

 

Ask your Transition Coordinator about work study credits.

 

 

Create a resume

 

 

Referral to OOD, if appropriate.

 

 

Contact Ohio Means Jobs Youth Resource Center.

 

 

Know your disability and how to ask for reasonable accommodations on the job.

 

 

 

 

Create a professional email address.

 

 

Have an interview outfit ready.

 

 

Fill out job applications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do your household chores independently.

 

 

Get your state ID card.

 

 

Assist in developing your IEP transition goals.

 

 

Explore guardianship options, if appropriate.

 

 

Practice for the driver's license exam

 

 

Learn how to ride the bus.

 

 

Learn about Para-Transit options.

 

 

Apply for SSI and Medicaid, if appropriate.

 

 

 

 

Understand your rights and responsibilities as an adult.

 

 

Know what medications you take and why.

 

 

Learn to make your own doctor appointments.

 

 

Begin learning about housing options.

 

 

Males: register for Selective Service.

 

 

Register for "On Your Own" class.

 

 

Share your goals with the IEP team.

 

 

Join a sport, club, or activity.

 

 

Begin gathering documents such as ID, Social Security Card, birth certificate, and medical documentation.

 

 

Referrals to adult agencies, if appropriate.