• Austin ISD Transition Resource List (English) - Austin ISD list of Central Texas resources in the domains of employment, case management, recreation/leisure, and more.
• Austin ISD Transition Resource List (Spanish)
• Texas Transition and Employment Guide - Guide includes transition services; employment and supported employment services; social security programs; community and long-term services and support; postsecondary educational programs and services; and more.

• Medicaid Waivers - Medicaid waivers provide long term support for students with disabilities to obtain services in the community. Interest lists in Texas are long and it is highly recommended to have your student added as soon as you receive a diagnosis.
  • Medicaid Waivers
  • Information on Medicaid Waivers in Texas
• Day Programs - Day programming provides recreational and social activities for adults with disabilities. Medicaid waivers can provide funding for programming.
  • Dayhab resources
• Transportation - Navigating the community is essential for independent living. For students with disabilities, options are available for safe navigation.
  • Drivers education information
  • Driving with a disability in Texas information
• CapMetro Public Transportation
  • Capital Metro Access - Apply for door-to-door services for individuals with disabilities 
  • Travel Training - Capital Metro can provide students training on how to ride the bus and learn fixed routes. 
• Housing - There are a wide range of options available for students interested in living independently.
  • Housing Options
• ARCIL Inc. - Resource Center for Independent Living is dedicated to the advancement and full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life.

• Austin ISD Supported Employment (SE) - Supported Employment is designed to help AISD students with disabilities obtain competitive, paid employment by working with an AISD job coach. Contact Transition Specialist for more information.
• TWC Vocational Rehabilitation - Provides workforce development services to students and adults with disabilities.
  • Find your VR Office
  • TWC Vocational Rehabilitation transition services information
  • TWC Vocational Rehabilitation Brochure
  • TWC Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors assigned by campus
  • Required documents for TWC application
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Timeline
• Texas Workforce Solutions (TWS) - Provides services for career training, job searching, youth services, apprenticeships, and more.
  • Texas Workforce Apprenticeships
• Goodwill Youth Employment Programs- Job search assistance, training, and career development case management opportunities for individuals with and without disabilities in Travis County.
  • Goodwill Youth orientation sign up
• Austin Trade Unions- Central Texas trade unions and paid apprenticeship programs.
• JobCorps- Free, residential career training and education program for low-income young adults ages 16–24.
• LifeWorks- Programming focused on developing the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the challenges of adolescence, move toward independence, and break the cycle of poverty.

Summer Employment Opportunities

• Travis County Summer Youth Employment Program - Work based learning programming for Travis County residents for students with and without disabilities. 
• Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) - Program provides students with disabilities, ages 16–22, with work readiness training and paid work experience during the summer. Partnership of Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR). Student must be enrolled and receiving services from TWC-VR to participate in SEAL programming.

• Best Buddies - Best Buddies is a social group in Austin for people with and without disabilities, with a mission to create long lasting, inclusive friendships. There are chapters of this organization at different ages (high school, college, citizens) to include all who want to join and make lifelong friendships.

• Special Olympics - Special Olympics is an organization that provides sports training and competition to individuals with disabilities, giving them the opportunity to stay physically active, connected with their community, and a place to experience bravery and joy.

• City of Austin Therapeutic Recreation Services - Services include both adaptive and inclusive programs which are facilitated and supported by Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. 

• Texas Rowing For All - Program that builds self-esteem, confidence, fitness and lasting friendships for people with physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities through inclusive rowing and paddling.

Connection with other families and support systems can assist families and caregivers build a robust transition plan. Below are agencies that provide a wide range of services including parent training, mentoring, and other support services. 

• Texas Parent to Parent
• VELA
• Texas Arc of the Capital Area
• Partners Resource Network