There are other people and organisations who can support you with planning your future.
Social Worker
Your Social Worker can help you in different ways. Some of the ways could be to:
Support you with where you will live
Help you with benefits and money
Help you use public transport like a bus or train
Disability Employment Adviser or Work Coach
Disability Employment Advisers (DEA) and Work Coaches work in Job Centres. They can:
Help you get work experience
Support you with finding a job
Make sure you have the support you need when you start work
Talk to you about benefits (money) you might be able to get
Key Worker
Key Workers may work for a school or for social services. They can meet you in school, college or in your house. They might:
Listen to what you have to say
Help you with any problems you might have. They will talk them through with you
Speak to people for you. If you say it is okay, they will talk to other adults for you and tell them what you want
Who else can help you?
Find out how your parents can help you with planning for your future.
Find out how Teachers and support staff in school can help you plan for your future.
Find out how your Careers Adviser can help you plan for your future.