Prepare for the Transition from High School to Adulthood
Life After High School Workshop
November 5, 12, & 19 | Workshops Start at 5:30 pm | Doors Open at 5:00 pm
What Comes After High School?
For students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), the transition from high school to adulthood brings big changes—and often, big questions. School-based services end. New systems begin. And families are left trying to figure out how to access supports, plan for the future, and help their student build independence.
The Arc of Spokane’s Life After High School Workshop is here to help. This three-part series offers clear, practical guidance for families preparing for life beyond high school. Whether you're exploring employment, college, housing, or adult disability services, this workshop provides the tools and information needed to move forward with confidence.
Secure Your Spot Before It Fills!
This three-part workshop helps families prepare for the transition out of high school with clarity and confidence. Learn how to access adult services, build independence, and plan for what comes next. Save your spot and get connected to trusted Spokane-area resources.
What You’ll Learn
This workshop is packed with practical, easy-to-understand guidance to help families prepare for the transition from high school to adulthood. Each session is designed to answer real questions and provide actionable steps.
What changes when school services end
Understand how graduation or aging out affects access to IEPs, 504 Plans, and other school-based supports—and what comes next.How to access adult disability services and benefits
Learn how to apply for services like SSI, DDA, DVR, and other programs that support adults with IDD in Washington State.Building independence and self-advocacy
Explore ways to help your student develop decision-making skills, speak up for their needs, and take ownership of their future.Planning for employment, education, and housing
Get tools to explore job training, college options, supported employment, and housing pathways that match your student’s goals.Connecting with trusted Spokane-area resources
Discover local organizations, agencies, and professionals who can support your family through the transition and beyond.
Support The Arc’s Mission
Planning for life after high school is a big step, and for many families, it’s happening during a time of uncertainty. Cuts to special education and federal disability programs are making it harder for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to access the supports they need to thrive.
Workshops like this exist because people in our community choose to invest in inclusion, advocacy, and opportunity. If you believe in what this workshop stands for—clear guidance, practical tools, and a future where every student is supported—you can help make that future possible.
Many families are facing financial challenges, and that’s exactly why every gift matters. Whether it’s $5 or $50, your donation helps keep resources like this accessible to those who need them most. And because gifts are tax-deductible and stay local, you’re not just giving—you’re making a real impact right here in Spokane.
Need Help or Accommodations?
📧 Email: advocacy@arc-spokane.org
📞 Call: 509-328-6326