Transitioning Services



Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act created a fifth core service for Centers of Independent Living, a “transition” component. Transitioning Services assists persons who wish to transfer from institutionalized settings into inclusive communities, and youth transitioning from school to work. It includes the following: Facilitate the transition of individuals with significant disabilities from nursing homes and other institutions to home and community-based residences, with the requisite support and services. Provides assistance to individuals with significant disabilities who are at risk of entering institutions so that the individuals remain in the community. As well as facilitate the transition of youth who are individuals with significant disabilities who are eligible for individualized education programs under Section 614(d) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C 14149d), and who have completed their secondary education or otherwise left school, to post secondary life.

Please contact Meredith Pride at (304) 965-0376 or meredithacilwv@yahoo.com.