Disability & Special Education Resources

This page offers disability and special education resources for teachers, students and parents to help connect with community, post-secondary opportunities, and funding supports. This is not an all-inclusive resource page for all areas of need, but a starting point for exploration and planning

For questions or more information, please contact Julie Mlagan, SDMF Transition Coordinator at mlagjul@sdmfschools.org. or (262) 946-2102.

Disclaimer: The information contained herein is not intended to be a source of advice, or promotion of any specific organization.

Resource Page Tour

What is Transition?

Transition Services include those services provided by Menomonee Falls Public Schools’ Special Education Department designed to prepare and support students with disabilities throughout their school years to prepare them for when they leave us. Outcomes may include, but are not limited to: Self-determination, self-advocacy, vocational training, employment, recreation & leisure, post-secondary education and independent living.

Our Values

Our Mission

Our Vision

Engage and empower students with disabilities, to achieve their full potential. At the same time, the greater community will become engaged in finding ways to provide meaningful opportunities for students to achieve their life’s goals. It is in influencing these critical connections--between students, the school, support systems, and community--the mission will be achieved.

How We Serve Students

Key Services

Assisting students in identifying a postsecondary vision for themselves based upon their interests, abilities and personal goals,
Assisting students in identifying their transition related support needs and systems, and in planning for their transition,
Identifying and guiding students toward appropriate instructional opportunities so they may acquire the skills necessary for post-secondary goals,
Providing opportunities for career awareness and career exploration,
Supporting students in finding resources for developing appropriate work behaviors and marketable job skills,
Facilitating linkages with adult services, vocational training and post-secondary education providers,
Building relationships in the community to increase post-secondary opportunities for students with disabilities.

Strategies to Stay Involved

Family/Student Responsibilities

Active Participation in IEP/PTP development
Knowledgeable of student’s strengths, interests, and weaknesses and open to sharing this information
Begin talking about life after school early
Have high expectations
Understand disability, its impact on learning, and accommodations needed

Teacher/Case Manager Responsibilities

Begin early, don’t wait until age 14
Have high expectations
Use parent-friendly language, no jargon
Provide information and resources to parents
Value families as active partners in IEP/PTP process
Connect families with transition resources/agencies in the community
Support time during meetings for questions/clarification
Ensure connection to Academic and Career Planning (ACP) process

Special Education Resources

IEP Resources

Grades PK-Age 21

WI FACETS IEP Checklist - Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education Training & Support
Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative (WSPEI)
Self-directed IEP Guide
Student Led IEP checklist
Family IEP Questionnaire
Family Student Snapshot - used to help your school know your child better
Self-awareness Questionnaire
About Me - Self-directed IEP Questions
A Comparison of ADA, IDEA, and Section 504 - for postsecondary education
Special Ed List of Acronyms - The Intentional IEP

Section 504 Resources

Transition Resources

Transition Readiness

Grades PK-8

What is Transition
Parent Transition Survey
Transition Assessments - IEP/PTP preparation
Self-determination and self-advocacy
Mental Health - Family Voices
Transition Improvement Grant - TIG
WI Transition Compass Resource Guide
Transition planning for students with IEPs
About Me - Tool for students & families to share info with staff
Positive Student Profile

Grades 9-12

What is Transition
Parent Transition Survey
Transition Assessments - IEP/PTP preparation
Self-determination and self-advocacy
Transition: Living My Dream - A transition resource for young adults with disabilities
MFHS Student Services Resource Website
What's After High School - Family Voices
Transition to Adult Life - Family Voices
Mental Health - Family Voices
Transition Improvement Grant - TIG
WI Transition Compass Resource Guide
What You Should Know About WI Law - When you turn 18
Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) - postsecondary transition resources
Transition of Students with Disabilities to Postsecondary
Transition planning for students with IEPs
My Snapshot - Tool for students & families to share info with staff
Positive Student Profile

Postsecondary (Ages 18-21)

What is Transition
Parent Transition Survey
Transition Assessments - IEP/PTP preparation
Self-determination and self-advocacy
Transition: Living My Dream - A transition resource for young adults with disabilities
Transition Resource Guide - Services for Students Moving from High School into the Community
Aging & Disability Resource Center Resource Guide (ADRC) - Waukesha County
MFHS Student Services Resource Website
What's After High School - Family Voices
Transition to Adult Life - Family Voices
Mental Health - Family Voices
Transition Improvement Grant - TIG
Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) - postsecondary transition resources
Transition of Students with Disabilities to Postsecondary
Transition planning for students with IEPs
My Snapshot- Tool for students & families to share info with staff
Positive Student Profile

Children’s Long-Term Care

PK-8 - Age 21 (Can start application to Adult Long Term Care at 17.5 years old)

WI Dept. of Health Services - information and resources on children’s long-term care waiver funding
WI Dept. of Health Services - how to apply for children’s long-term care waiver funding
Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs - resources and support information (affiliated with Children’s Hospital)
Long Term Support - Family Voices
Medicaid - Family Voices
Katie Beckett Program
Waukesha County Comprehensive Community Services (CCS)
Waukesha County Comprehensive Community Services - Brochure

Adult Long-Term Care

Age 18 and Up (can start the application at 17.5 years old)

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County (ADRC)
Managed Long Term Care
Long Term Support - Family Voices
Adult Long-Tern Supports -IRIS
Children and Youth With Special Health Care Needs - resources and support information (affiliated with Children’s Hospital)
Family Care
Waukesha County Comprehensive Community Services (CCS)
Waukesha County Comprehensive Community Services - Brochure

Guardianship and Alternatives

Grades 9-Age 21

Supported Decision Making - Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Supportive Decision Making: Because Choice Matters Booklet
Guardianship Support Center
Supported Decision Making Information: DPI Bulletin 19.01
Guardianship Alternatives
Keeping Individuals with Disabilities and Aging Adults in Charge of Their Lives - Supported Decision Making & other alternatives to guardianship
Transitioning to Adulthood: Guardianship ad Children with Significant Disabilities
What You Should Know About Wisconsin Law: Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities
WI Power of Attorney for Health Care in WI
Financial & Estate Planning for Children with Special Needs - moneygeek
Estate & Financial Planning Guide for Families of Children With Special Needs - accuplan
Self-Determination / Guardianship - Disability Rights Wisconsin
Basics of Guardianship - Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups

Planning Financially for the Future

Grades PK-Age 21

Employment & Career Resources

Grades PK-8

Career Videos
My Next Move Interest Profiler
O*Net - Occupational Exploration Tool
ADA Q&A Transitioning to Adulthood - National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
Visual Resume - Samantha
Visual Resume - Elizabeth

Grades 9-12

Career Videos
Visual Resume Handout
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
DVR 101: Getting Started
DVR Eligibility Process
Top 10 things to know about DVR
Opening Doors to Employment - Planning for life after high school
My Next Move Interest Profiler
O*Net - Occupational Exploration Tool
Student Career Resources - Falls Website
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook
US Military
ASVAB Test Info - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
ADA Q&A Transitioning to Adulthood - National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
Visual Resume - Samantha
Visual Resume - Elizabeth
Useful Resources for Job Seekers with Disabilities - Best Mobility Aids

Postsecondary (Ages 18-21)

Career Videos
My Next Move Interest Profiler
O*Net - Occupational Exploration Tool
Visual Resume Handout
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
DVR 101: Getting Started
DVR Eligibility Process
Top 10 things to know about DVR
Opening Doors to Employment - Planning for life after high school
Project Search - Wisconsin
Project Search - National
Project Search - ZOO Goodwill Industries
ADA Q&A Transitioning to Adulthood - National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
Visual Resume - Samantha
Visual Resume - Elizabeth
Useful Resources for Job Seekers with Disabilities - Best Mobility Aids

Postsecondary Education Resources

Grades 9-12

Transition to Postsecondary Schooling for Students with a Disability - WI FACETS
Modifications vs. Accommodations
High School Vs. College-Top 5 Differences Parents Can Expect - Support for parents, Affordable Colleges Online
Differences Between High School & College - For students with Disabilities, National Center for Learning Disabilities
Guide To College For Disabled Students
College Resources for Students with Disabilities
A Comparison of ADA, IDEA, and Section 504 - for postsecondary education
Postsecondary Employment & Education
Think College - Resource for higher ed options for people with intellectual disabilities
Guide to Trade School for People with Disabilities
WCTC Student Accessibility Office
MATC Student Accommodation Services
UW Milwaukee Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)
UW Madison McBurney Disability Resource Center
UW La Crosse ACCESS Center
UW Whitewater Center for Students with Disabilities
UW Oshkosh Accessibility Center
UW Stout Disability Services
UW Green Bay Student Accessibility Services
Marquette University Disability Services
MSOE Student Accessibility Services
Cardinal Stritch University Student Accessibility Services
UW Stevens Point Disability & Assistive Technology Center (DATC)
College Resources for Students with Disabilities
ADA Q&A Transitioning to Adulthood - National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
Speech Disorder Resources for College Students
The Student's Guide to Managing Stress in College
Learning Disorders & Law School: Strategies and Resources

Postsecondary (Ages 18-21)

Postsecondary Employment & Education
Guide To College For Disabled Students
Think College - Resource for higher ed options for people with intellectual disabilities
Opening Doors to Post Secondary Education
Postsecondary Employment & Education
The Cutting Edge Program - at Edgewood College
UW Whitewater LIFE Program
Shepherds College
AbleLight College - At Concordia University (formerly Bethesda College)

Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP)

Grades PK-Age 21

What is the PTP?
WI PTP
A Parent's Guide to the Postsecondary Transition Plan (PTP)
PTP Transition App - student/family-friendly PTP
PTP Transition App - How to Use the WITransition App & Your PTP
Transition Services List for PTP
Transition planning for students with IEP
WI Transition Compass Resource Guide
Transition Assessments - IEP/PTP preparation
What's After High School - Family Voices

Social & Recreation

Grades PK-Adulthood

Special Needs Summer Camps in WI - Very Special Camps
Aging & Disability Resource Center Resource Guide (ADRC) - Waukesha County
ARCh Camp Pow Wow
Zachariah's Acres
Camp Wawbeek - Easterseals Wisconsin
Islands of Brilliance
Pink Umbrella Theater Co.
First Stage - Next Steps
Best Buddies - Wisconsin
Best Buddies - Middle School Info
Special Olympics - Wisconsin
Special Olympics - Region 8 Greater Milwaukee
National Wheelchair Basketball Association
Milwaukee Visionaries Project (MVP) - Grades 6-12
UPSTREAM ARTS
Recreation for People with Disabilities - Milwaukee County
The Miracle League of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Kickers Soccer Club
The Ability Center - Programs for everybody
WI Parks - Accessible Cabins
Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association
The Richardson School - Bobcat Camp
Wisconsin Badger Camp
Chatter Matters Camp - Children ages 5-15 who use Augmentative & Alternative Communication & their families
TeamUp! - Children 4-17 with physical disabilities & their siblings
iCan Bike - Milwaukee - learn how to ride a bike
ACAP Playmakers - Adaptive Community Approach Program
Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum
LifeStriders - Therapeutic Riding

Mobility

Julie Mlagan

Faculty Information

Location(s)

MFHS

Department(s)

Special Education

Contact Information

School Email

(Primary)

For questions or more information, please contact Julie Mlagan, SDMF Transition Coordinator at mlagjul@sdmfschools.org. or (262) 946-2102.