Plan Your Way OK

The mission of the Oklahoma Transition Council and the Pathways to Partnerships team is to improve transition education, planning and services through stakeholder partnerships that lead to successful postschool outcomes for students with disabilities. This includes improvement with education or training, employment, independent living, mental health services and community participation.

How to Use Plan Your Way OK

Start by choosing your role at the top. You’ll find videos and resources to help you, your child or youth, or someone you support with a disability plan for a bright future. We’re always adding new content, so be sure to check back!

Ever wonder what a “Good Life” looks like to different people? Watch this video from the Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Family Network to see what friends from Oklahoma and all over the U.S. say about their dreams and ideas for living their best life! 

Students

Plan for your future and aim for success!

Families

Support your children as they transition from school to their adult life.

Professionals

Support students as they transition from school to their adult life.

Business Partners

Help employers find employees they can count on.

Partners

Coordinate transition services to improve outcomes for children and youth with disabilities.

Featured Events

OTI 2025 Post-Conference Highlights

This year’s conference brought together more than 400 participants from across Oklahoma, uniting professionals, families, and youth in a shared mission to strengthen transition services statewide.

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Youth Leadership Forum

June 9-13, 2026 will be the 23rd Oklahoma Youth Leadership Forum (YLF)! YLF is an extraordinary opportunity for high school students with a disability to learn more about themselves & leading their lives. Students accepted will spend a week on a college campus with other students from across Oklahoma. Together, they’ll learn how to speak up […]
09 – 13 Jun
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BEST STEP Program

Building Employment Skills for Today (BEST) and Summer Transition Employment Program (STEP) Summer Programs

Are you a youth with a disability (ages 16–21), or a parent of a youth, looking for a way to gain work experience and earn money? The Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) has an exciting opportunity for you!

Youth can work part-time (up to 25 hours per week) with local businesses in their community, build valuable job skills, and earn a paycheck. Check it out!

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Youth Spotlight

Each month, the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (OK DRS) celebrates an awesome student making big moves! 

Sign up for the DRS newsletter to catch the full stories when they are released!

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Meet Tessa

How old are you?
I am 19-years old.

Where did you go to High School?
I graduated from the Oklahoma School for the Blind in May 2025.

What are your interests and hobbies?
I like watching true crime TV shows.

What is your favorite season and why? 
I like Fall season best. I like it because it is not too hot and it is not too cold.

What is your preferred drink? 
My overall favorite drink is Coca-Cola.

 Have you ever had any prior work experience or volunteer opportunities? 
Yes, I worked in the front office of my school. I helped them transfer calls.

What are your plans after you complete high school?
I plan on returning to OSB for their adult program.

What is your dream career? 
My dream career is being a veterinarian. I want to work with puppies and horses.

Can you share one challenge you have faces due to your disability and how you managed to overcome it?
One challenge I face is navigating in my surroundings. OSB has taught me navigation skills to help overcome this challenge.

What would you like the world to know about you?
I would like the world to know that I don’t ever plan on giving up—even when it is hard!

What advice would you give to other young individuals who are exploring potential career paths?
My advice is to ask yourself, “Does it make you happy?”

Is there anyone specific you’d like to give a shoutout to?
Yes, I would like to give a shoutout to my mom and my friend, Ocie.

Events Calendar


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NSU – Riverhawks Scholars Program Announces Transition Program Job Postings

NSU – Riverhawks Scholars Program Announces Transition Program Job Postings The RiverHawks Scholar Program is growing. If you are passionate about inclusion, student success, and making a real impact on campus, we’d love to have you on our team. For Questions please reach out to Justin Chase or call tel:9184443711 Job listing closes February 28, 2026 […]
18 Dec – 28 Feb
All Day
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Mustang: Effective Instructional Practices for Teaching Transition Skills to Students Participating in the Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program (OAAP)

Register Here  This training will demonstrate how to implement effective instructional practices to teach transition skills to students with significant cognitive and adaptive disabilities who participate in the Oklahoma Alternate Assessment Program (OAAP). Special educators and paraprofessionals will learn about evidence-based practices tied to the Predictors of Post-School Success. Practices presented will include task analysis, chaining […]
14 Jan
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Mustang Educational Resource Center
909 S Mustang Rd, Mustang, OK 73064
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Lawton: Using Assessment Results to Develop Meaningful Transition Plans for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Register HERE This training will focus on using assessment results to develop effective transition plans for students with mild/moderate disabilities. Participants will: Learn to incorporate transition assessment results into the IEP Review case studies Analyze transition assessment results Use assessment results to identify specific transition strengths and needs and develop postsecondary goals, annual transition goals, […]
21 Jan
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Albert Johnson Conference Center, Room 113
91 NE Maine St, Lawton, OK 73507
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Adaptive Winter Dance

OKC Parks Adaptive Winter Dance on Saturday, January 24th at Southern Oaks Community Center 400 SW 66th St. OKC OK from 3pm-5pm. Come join us for a semi-formal dance for individuals with special needs age 14 and up. We will have a DJ, art project, games and food!!!Cost is $5 per person, and you must […]
24 Jan
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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988 Mental Health Lifeline

If you need to talk, the 988 Line is available. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, 988’s counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

Using the 988 Lifeline is free. Call or text “988” if you are in crisis and need help.

Visit the 988 Lifeline website to see all available mental health resources.