Participants receive support from their team and coach to become more independent and learn new tasks. They engage with both disabled and non-disabled individuals to build relationships and improve social interactions. This service can be requested through a Service Coordinator or Personal Agent.

In this 3.5-minute video, viewers meet Jason, a young man with a developmental disability who successfully transitioned into a community-based job with support from Oregon DHS Employment First services. The video showcases Jason’s journey, the role of job coaching, and the impact of meaningful work on his independence and confidence. It’s an uplifting resource for self-advocates and families looking for real-life examples of employment success.

This translated guide mirrors the English version’s comprehensive approach to health care transition, presenting the Six Core Elements in Spanish to support inclusive care planning. It includes tools and strategies for developing transition policies, assessing readiness, coordinating services, and ensuring continuity of care. Spanish-speaking self-advocates and families can use this resource to better understand their role in the transition process and communicate effectively with health care providers.