The transition program provides support and opportunities for young adults that are in the process of transitioning into post-secondary life.  

Fort's 18-21 Resources

• Pathways 18-21 Program: Our goal is to provide students with disabilities, ages 18-21, transition-focused services within a community environment based on each student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP). Please click here for the brochure. 
• Project SEARCH: Home

Assistive Technology

• Center on Technology and Disability
• DPI: Assistive Technology Resources
• Free or Low-Cost Assistive Technology for Everyone 
• Wisconsin’s Assistive Technology Program

Employment Resources

• Explore Career Fields:
  • ACP
  • CareerOneStop: Careers and Career Information
  • FAHS Pupil Services 
  • O*NET OnLine
  • Participate in an Online Job Shadow: Inspire Sheboygan County
    
    

• Work in High School
  • Wisconsin Employment of Minors Guide - Department of Workforce Development
  • CareerOneStop: Interviewing
  • Youth Apprenticeships

• Discover Employment Resources for Individuals with Disabilities
• Video: Youth in Transition: Getting Started With the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) 
• Job Accommodation Network: JAN

Family Support and Resources

• Family Supports: 
  • Family Voices of Wisconsin: Home
  • WI FACETS: Home
  • Wisconsin Family Ties: Home Page
  • WSPEI - Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative
• Resources: 
  • Fort Atkinson Transition Timeline
• • Transition Improvement Grant
  • Wisconsin Resource Guide
  • Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
  • WiTransition - My Future. My Plan. My Way.
  • Wisconsin Community of Practice on Transition Practice Group on Health

Higher Education

• Financial Information:
  • Apply for Financial Aid
  • Scholarship/Grant Opportunities: 
    • Fort Atkinson Community Foundation
    • Society’s Assets (specifically for individuals with a disability; will be updated for 2021): 

• University of Wisconsin System
  • Coordinators of Services for Students with Disabilities 
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
    • Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD)

• Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS)
  • Technical College Campus | Career Advancement Programs | Careers | WTC
  • Madison Area Technical College: Fort Atkinson Campus
    • MATC Disability Resource Services 
  • Blackhawk Technical College
    • Start College in High School
    • Disability Services 

• College Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
  • Edgewood College: Cutting Edge Program
  • Shepherds College: Shepherds College
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: LIFE Program

County and Legal Resources

• Jefferson County Road Map
  
  
• Supported Decision Making and Guardianship:
  • Supported Decision-Making and Guardianship Alternatives
  • Client Rights - Guardianship
• What You Should Know About Wisconsin Law: Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities: 
  • English: What You Should Know About Wisconsin Law: Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities
  • Spanish: TUS DERECHOS Y RESPONSABILIDADES LEGALES

Long Term Care and Supports

• Children's Long-Term Support Waiver Program | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Jefferson County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC): Youth In Transition 
• Jefferson County Aging and Disability Resource Center: Students with Disability
  • Long Term Care:
    • Family Care
    • Inclusa 
    • IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
    • Independent Living Centers in Wisconsin | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
  • Service Providers:
    • Bethesda Lutheran Communities 
    • Bright Futures of Wisconsin, LLC
    • CESA 2 Vocational Opportunities and Assistance
    • Opportunities Inc
• Disability Benefits | SSA
• Services for Children with Delays or Disabilities

Military Resources

• US Air Force - Home
• US Army: What's Your Warrior? | goarmy.com
• Reserve: Great Part-Time Jobs | goarmy.com
• United States Coast Guard
• Marines: United States Marine Corps | Marine Recruiting
• Army National Guard - Legacy Homepage Takeover
• United States Navy Recruiting
• Understanding the ASVAB Test and Your Scores

Contact

• Transition Coordinator
• Name: Mark Peterson
• Phone: 920.563.7811, Extension #2030
• Email: petersonm@fortschools.org
• Director of Special Education 
• Name:  Lisa Hollenberger 
• Phone: 920.568.7804, Extension #8841
• Email: hollenbergerl@fortschools.org