The Road Map: Transition Program to Adulthood
The process of transition from school to adult life (TEVA) is a decisive step for young people with intellectual disability (ID), in order to allow them to access an active life after school (Martin-Roy, 2019). This article is a pilot study that aims to document appreciation of the ‘’Road Map’’, an online bridging program designed to guide young people with disability into adulthood (Ruel et al., 2012). In this study, the Road Map was implemented in three schools and rehabilitation settings by nine specials educators with 17 young people with ID. A qualitative method was used to describe the appreciation of the program by the main users: special educators, young adults and their parents. The data was collected through group and one-on-one meetings with special education teachers and one-on-one interviews with young adults and parents. The results highlight educational practices that promote the development and social participation of young people with ID, according to the participants. They mention that the implementation of this program in the form of individual and group meetings promotes the engagement of young people in their transition process, the development of preparatory skills for adulthood and their resilience.