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Life After School

Transition is the process of planning for adulthood. It is never too early to start talking about
transition. For young people with disabilities, it is about preparing for life after school, which can
look different for everyone. It could mean:
• Finding a job
• Going to college or technical school
• Learning to live as independently as possible.
Because there are so many things to consider during transition, it can be hard to navigate.
Understanding the services and resources available during transition can help people reach their
goals in life after school. Transition is a broad area. Some services are automatic, while others
require people to apply or meet certain conditions. Everyone’s path is different, so it is important to
know what is available and what fits a person’s needs. This website will help people navigate the
different possibilities and empower them as they plan for adulthood.

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The Heart of the Caregiver

Whether it’s your child, your spouse, your parent or a friend… tending to someone who has exceptional needs in addition to your day to day responsibilities can become overwhelming, even painful. There is much attention on the person who is sick or disabled, but what about you, the person on

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Disability Resource Guide

Discover the Upstate of South Carolina’s New “Disability Resource Guide”! BRIDGED is thrilled to announce the release of the first annual Disability Resource Guide—a FREE directory designed to connect individuals with disabilities to vital resources in the Upstate of South Carolina. This guide bridges communities by improving access to services,

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