This guide is a comprehensive resource designed to support students with disabilities, as they prepare for life beyond high school. It is intended to help students build the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need to successfully transition into a range of post–high school pathways, including apprenticeships and the skilled trades, the community, post-secondary school, and the workplace.

For each pathway, the guide provides clear and practical information to help students understand what that pathway involves and what they can expect. It explores how accessibility and accommodation may look within each setting, including examples of supports, services, and strategies that can help reduce barriers and promote access. The guide also focuses on skill-building, highlighting the academic, personal, social, and self-advocacy skills that are valuable for each pathway and that can support students in navigating new environments with greater independence and confidence. In addition, the guide outlines concrete next steps for each pathway, helping students move from exploration to action. This includes guidance on preparing, planning, and making informed decisions, as well as identifying resources, supports, and people who can help along the way. 

This guide is intended to be both a starting point and an ongoing reference as students explore their options and take their next steps after high school, supporting successful transitions into education, training, community involvement, and employment.