Transition Services
Ability Beyond’s Transition program works to prepare individuals with an interest in employment, in attaining the knowledge and skills necessary to begin their careers in a chosen field. The program seeks to build critical and transferable employment and social skills onsite in an industry specific setting, while exploring career options in their local communities.
Career Exploration and Internship Opportunities
We support individuals in building critical and transferable employment and social skills in an industry-specific setting. This short-term exploration program consists of internship rotations, classroom instruction, and community business exploration with the goal of securing employment after program completion.
Family Support and Futures Planning
Our experienced team of transition consultants offer personalized assistance to families who are navigating the education and social services systems as they strive to provide the best possible opportunities for their child. We assist with IEP evaluations and advocacy as well as career, college and futures planning.
School Vacation Programs
If your child would benefit from gaining work experience and developing social connections within the local community during their vacations from school, or if you need a supportive and structured routine for these weeks, this service will meet those needs!
Flexible to meet the school vacation schedule of your 16-21 year old with autism, autistic-like presentations, mental / behavioral health challenges, or developmental disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What time of year are transition services offered?
Our Transition Services are offered year round. We provide rolling admissions and flexible hours when individually appropriate.
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How does the program work?
The program is a 12-month (July through June) career exploration and training program that with six internship rotations, classroom training, and community business exploration. The programs goal is to secure employment for after successful program completion. Interns will explore and build skills by participating in multiple job rotations in two different industry settings: At La Quinta Inn & Suites, job rotations will take place in the following job categories: House person, Room Attendant and Laundry Attendant. At Uniqlo, job rotations will take place in the following job categories: Customer Service, Cashier and Stock/Inventory. Job rotations run 6‐7 weeks allowing the intern the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to complete these jobs independently to the best of their ability. Career Exploration will take place in two-week sessions, with each cycle devoted to learning the expectations, requirements, and job types associated with a given industry. Interns will spend time researching, sharing and learning about these career fields and each session will culminate with onsite tours at various businesses to allow real life exposure.
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Do I need funding?
In order to qualify, you will need to obtain funding from one of the following: • Department of Developmental Services • High Schools • Private Pay
Additional Career Development Services
Employment Programs
Individuals are trained and employed through our comprehensive employment program