Transition Resources
DSCC’s My Body is Changing Tip Sheet
The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs navigate puberty and learn about the changes they are experiencing.
The tip sheet also includes information for parents on talking to your kids and surviving puberty.
DSCC’s Paying for College Tip Sheet
The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families learn more about available resources to help pay for college. The tip sheet includes details about possible funding sources and scholarship opportunities:
DSCC’s Pediatric Versus Adult Healthcare Tip Sheet
When you become an adult, your experience at the doctor’s office and the hospital might be different from what you are used to. This fact sheet explains some of the changes you might notice.
DSCC’s Planning and Going to College Tip Sheet
Knowing your strengths, setting goals, and understanding the options and supports available for attending college is important. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs start planning for college. It includes important things to consider when planning and helpful higher education resources.
DSCC’s Planning for Accommodations at College Tip Sheet
Youth with disabilities preparing for college can use this Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) tip sheet to learn about the types of accommodations available and how to receive them.
DSCC’s Planning for Accommodations at College tip sheet in English
DSCC’s Planning for Accommodations at College tip sheet in Spanish
DSCC’s Planning Your Education & Transition for Life After High School Tip Sheet
You play a big role in making sure you get the special education services you need. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families learn more about school meetings, work and independence after high school.
The tip sheet includes a transition planning checklist and information on:
- Participating in your Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
- Speaking up about your interests, strengths and skills
- Feeling confident by knowing your rights
DSCC’s Planning Your Education & Transition for Life After High School tip sheet in English
DSCC’s Planning Your Education & Transition for Life After High School tip sheet in Spanish
DSCC’s Point of Entry to Services in Illinois for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities (PUNS) Tip Sheet
The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families learn about registering for PUNS. PUNS stands for Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services. It is the point of entry to services in Illinois for individuals with developmental disabilities.
The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Developmental Disabilities uses the PUNS database to identify who needs services and what services they need.
Children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities who need or want services or supports can enroll in PUNS.
DSCC’s Preparing for Adult Living Tip Sheet
It’s important for you make the most of your abilities and acknowledge your limitations. This understanding will help you know where you can improve and where you need accommodations.
This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) offers steps to help youth with disabilities become self-determined and improve their quality of life.
DSCC’s Primary Care for Teens Tip Sheet
Primary care providers keep you healthy and take care of you when you get sick. This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children can help teens understand the importance of seeing their primary care provider.
DSCC’s Relationships and Sexuality Development Tip Sheet
Teens with disabilities have the same feelings, needs and desires as people without disabilities. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs understand these feelings and learn about things to consider if they decide to date or have a personal relationship.
Relationships and Sexuality Development tip sheet in English
Relationships and Sexuality Development tip sheet in Spanish