The Transition to Adulthood Program (TAP) at Your Access Advocates provides consumer-directed services to youth between the ages of 14 and 21 who are in high school with a disability. Through the provision of four core services: Skills Training, Peer Counseling, Advocacy (both individual and in the community) and Information and Referral, Your Access Advocates works with students who are motivated or want to become motivated to reach their independent living goals.

Through Skills Training, Your Access Advocates utilizes the “Peer Model” approach.  Meaning, trained Skills Trainers work with consumers to develop an independent living plan and together, work towards attaining consumer-directed goals. TAP provides support around:

• Individualized Education Plan (IEP) understanding and advocacy
• Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) support
• Support to family
• Community Education and Recreation

TAP offers social and focused group workshops and networking events to build and sustain social opportunities. For parents, Your Access Advocates partners with Easter Seals of Worcester to host a parent group where professionals discuss pertinent topics and offer assistance to parents navigating the services system.