Transition Services

The Maryland School for the Blind’s Transition program assists students and their families as they prepare to leave school and move to:

-Post-secondary education
-Vocational training
-Integrated employment (including supported employment)
-Continuing adult education
-Adult services
-Independent living
-Community participation

Transition planning begins at the age of 14 in Maryland.  It is discussed at the student’s annual Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.  As part of the transition process at The Maryland School for the Blind the student and family, along with his/her team, completes a Functional Life Plan (FLP) which helps create the focus for the student's education program based on skills, abilities, interests and dreams for the future.

Establishing linkages with adult funding agencies such as the Developmental Disabilities Administrations (DDA) and the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) is an integral part of transitioning and learning to navigate the adult service world.  As students complete their educational entitlement they enter the adult service world of eligibility, where they will have to be deemed eligible for services based on agency guidelines and funding availability.

For more information about Transition Services, contact:
Kelly Gealy, Transition Specialist
410.444.5000 ext. 1382    kellyk@mdschblind.org