We have compiled an extensive list of resources that touch on a wide range of transition topics. You can contact our team at 1-800-TRY-CHOP if you have any questions.

Taking Charge of Your Health 

• Information for Patients Before You Turn 18: Starting to Learn Your Care
• Information for CHOP Patients 18 Years and Older
• For Teens: Self-Care Assessment
• Quick Tips Transitioning to Adult Healthcare
• Finding Adult Healthcare Providers
• Preparing For Your Medical Appointment
• Understanding Insurance *in development
  • Understanding insurance and why staying insured is so important
  • Information About Switching Medicaid Providers (Pennsylvania)
• Social Security Benefit Information for Adults
• Getting Started with Vocational Rehabilitation
• College Bound with a Disability *in development
• Centers for Independent Living *in development
• Transportation Resources *in development

Resources for Parents & Caregivers 

• Got Transition
• Information to Help Your Child Learn Their Care Before They Turn 18
• For parents/caregivers: self-care assessment
• Transition Planning: IEP
• Transition Planning: Section 504
• Disability Rights PA Transition Resources
• Advocacy Organizations *in development

Resources for Young Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

• Transitioning Your Medical Care *in development
• Transportation Resources *in development
• State ID *in development
• Quick Tips Transitioning to Adult Healthcare
• Got Transition
• Autism Resources
• General ID/D Resources: Trisomy 21 Toolkit
• Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services *in development
• Waivers *in development
• Medical Decision Making *in development
• Social Security Benefit Information for Adults
• Planning for After High School *in development
• Getting Started with Vocational Rehabilitation
• College Bound with a Disability *in development
• Long-term Planning *in development
• Disability Rights PA Transition Resources