Contributing to and accessing one’s community plays a big role in people’s overall happiness. Whether it is volunteering once a week or being competitively employed, having the sense of purpose and being needed and responsible for something is a necessity for everyone, especially people with disabilities.
Solidifying a volunteer or competitive job prior to exiting from public education is ideal. Remember that applying, interviewing, training, and setting up transportation to and from can take months, so starting early is important.
