Access to work and an active life is difficult for young adults with intellectual disabilities. This study aims to identify the contribution these young people’s parents in terms of their social and professional integration. The theoretical framework is that of resilience and research methodology is phenomenological. The results show six protective factors developed by parents: fostering social participation of children, discovering their potential, supporting interest in reading and writing, facilitating the maintenance of good physical health, using multimedia technologies and fostering contacts with peers. They also mention four protective factors to be developed. These results highlight the need to improve transition programs for youth.