“Adulting Shorts” – Comic series

This comic by the Learning & Working RRTC provides a visually engaging, concise guide to zero-based budgeting. Designed to support young adults and those transitioning to independence, the comic breaks down the steps of zero-based budgeting in an accessible and relatable way, helping readers gain confidence and control over their finances.

Pre-ETS, or Pre-Employment Transition Services, are a set of services designed to help students with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions, typically aged 14-22, prepare for post-secondary education or employment. These services offer an early start on career exploration and skill development, often preceding or supplementing traditional Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services. This comic is used to increase the awareness of Pre-ETS.

Work can be hard! If you have a mental health condition, you might need to ask for an accommodation at work. An accommodation is a change to the way your job is done to allow you to do your job well when you have a disability. This comic by the NIDILRR-funded Learning & Working RRTC shares some real-world experiences from young adults with lived experience of mental health conditions when working. For more information about requesting accommodations at work, please read our Accommodations at Work tip sheet.

This info-comic is for youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions with tips about keeping and protecting important personal records and information.

This info-comic is for high school students to help them understand what an Individualized Educational Plan or IEP is, what transition planning is, and the importance of the student being involved in them. Part 4 focuses on Mateo leading his IEP meeting. Part 4 focuses on Mateo leading his IEP meeting. Parts 1 through 3 can be found on our website.

This four-part info-comic is for high school students to help them understand what an Individualized Educational Plan or IEP is, what transition planning is, and the importance of the student being involved in them. Part 3 focuses on Mateo practicing his presentation for his IEP meeting.

This four-part info-comic is for high school students to help them understand what an Individualized Educational Plan or IEP is, what transition planning is, and the importance of the student being involved in them. Part 2 focuses on Mateo completing his IEP worksheet.

This four-part info-comic is for high school students to help them understand what an Individualized Educational Plan or IEP is, what transition planning is, and the importance of the student being involved in them. Part 1 focuses on Mateo learning about what the IEP meeting is.

Part 2 of the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research's An Interview Tale Comic depicts questions in an interview that a young adult may encounter.

Part 1 of the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research's An Interview Tale Comic demonstrates questions that an interviewer can and cannot ask someone during an interview.