Beyond Transition in the IDD Community: Where Would You Like to Visit

About this episode

The episode discusses life after transition years for adults with IDD, focusing on work, friendships, and living arrangements.

In this week's episode, we explore what happens after the transition years end—when adults with IDD in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are navigating work, friendships, and where to live. The transition period can feel uncertain. How do you avoid feeling stuck at home? How do you find meaningful work and real friendships? We discuss how to reframe the job search, build authentic connections, and create a life that feels right for you. In this episode: Why "Where would you like to visit?" is a better question than "Where do you want to work?" The difference between independence and interdependence—and why being more independent can sometimes mean being more alone Real stories of friendships Creative approaches to living arrangements How clubs, faith communities, and neighbors can lead to meaningful connections Want to share stories with us? Email us at Quillopod@myquillo.comTo learn more about MyQuillo visit MyQuillo.com Episode Transcript

People in this episode

Host: Quillo

Topics covered

• IDD community
• transition years
• independence
• friendships
• meaningful work
• living arrangements

Keywords

• IDD
• transition
• independence
• friendships
• job search
• living arrangements
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MyQuillo

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