- Hinsdale Township High School District 86
- Transition Services
Student Services
- Information
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Transition Services
- What Are Transition Services?
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Parent Resources
- Transition Services Infomation
- Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
- Guardianship
- SSI
- PUNS
- Adult Service Navigation
- Adult Service Day Program Guide
- Illinois ABLE Accounts
- Building Bridges to the Future
- College of Dupage Programs & Access Information
- IDEA vs. ADA/High School vs. College Supports
- Illinois Colleges & Universities - Disability Services Contact Information
- Assistive Technology & Post-secondary Education
- Staff Resources
- Upcoming Community Trainings
- Articulation
- Additional Transition Internet Resources
- Section 504
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IDEA vs. ADA/High School vs. College Supports
Although there is law governing adults with disabilities both in the workforce and within postsecondary educational settings and as such adults with disabilities are entitled to certain protections, the process for accessing accommodations is much different than in high school. Young adults must take a more active role in knowing their rights and advocating for needed supports.
Below is a good resource for teens and young adults who are going to be transitioning to college:Below is a link to a great article on college students and disability law:
