These resources offer essential guidance to support effective secondary transition planning for students with disabilities. The At-A-Glance format is organized with key information about secondary transition requirements under IDEA, Oregon Revised Statutes, and Oregon Administrative Rules. Designed with busy educators in mind, these resources help you create high-quality transition IEPs that meaningfully prepare students for life after high school.

Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities. They allow saving for disability-related expenses over and above the current $2,000 asset limit without jeopardizing eligibility for important needs-based benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. These accounts are a powerful financial tool for fostering independence and empowering disabled individuals to save and plan for their futures.

Listen in as we take a short break from our “Transition Snacks” to bring you an episode with an amazing self-advocate, Casey Olsen, from Redmond, Oregon, as he shares about his journey and the lessons learned on the way to successful employment and life.

This interview was recorded at the Breaking Barriers Conference in April 2025. Casey shares his personal struggles, sacrifices and winningh attitude. There are some great tips and advice for students starting into the world of work in this episode. (as well as for all of us?)