WITHOUT A DOUBT, the single most important step you can take to make sure your transition plan works is to get involved. Take an active role in all stages of the plan. After all, it is your plan and nobody knows you better than you! As you will find out in part two, you will have lots of help to create a transition plan. But there are some key components that you can take charge of starting right now, to ensure your plan is successful. You can:
• learn to advocate for yourself
• build your skills at school
• build your skills at home and in the community
• create a portfolio.