Your wayfinder

Find your next step.

Start with what you want to do and the kind of help you need. Explore a few relevant resources, then make a plan for who to contact.

Browse the full directory · Explore the nine occupation areas

1. What matters to you?

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2. Where do you need support?

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3. What would make access easier?

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Starting points for you

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Matches reflect your selections. Local entries appear first; these are options to explore, not a clinical recommendation or a quality ranking.

Who can help?

Several professionals may work together. Ask whether a service fits your goals and what qualifications, referrals and costs apply.

Occupational therapist

Helps with participation in everyday activities, routines and environments—such as personal care, school, work or home life.

Ask: “Can you help me work toward this everyday goal?”

About occupational therapy — AOTA

Physical therapist

Helps with movement and physical function, including mobility, balance and managing movement-related difficulties.

Ask: “Can you assess the movement difficulties affecting my daily life?”

About physical therapy — APTA

Speech-language pathologist

Helps with communication and swallowing, including speech, language and alternative ways to communicate.

Ask: “Do you work with the communication or swallowing concern I have?”

About speech-language services — CHSA (via ASHA)

Mobility specialist

Different specialists address driving rehabilitation, wheelchair seating and equipment, or orientation and travel skills for people with vision loss.

Ask: “Which type of mobility service do you provide?”

Explore mobility specialist directories

Sources: AOTA, RESNA, ACVREP.

Care coordinator or community navigator

Can help identify services, explain next steps and connect you with local organizations. Roles vary by program.

Ask: “Who can help coordinate the support I need?”

Find community support — ACL

School and family support team

Can help families discuss school participation, evaluations, services and transitions. A parent center can help you understand the process.

Ask: “Who should we speak with about these school goals?”

Find a parent center

Planning a change in care or daily life

Use these questions with your team to make the next step clearer.

Leaving a hospital
  1. Ask who coordinates your discharge and who to contact after you leave.
  2. Ask your team to explain the help, equipment, medications and follow-up visits you will need.
  3. Confirm transportation, written instructions and how you or your caregiver will learn any new tasks.

Medicare discharge planning checklist (PDF)

Returning home after rehabilitation
  1. Discuss the activities that may still need support at home.
  2. Ask about follow-up therapy, equipment practice and who will arrange services.
  3. Check your home access, transportation and caregiver arrangements with your team.

Planning your discharge — Medicare · Explore home and aging supports

Moving from school into adult life
  1. Start with the young person’s goals for learning, work, relationships and independence.
  2. Ask the school team and parent center about transition planning and adult services.
  3. Identify next contacts for employment, transportation, healthcare and community participation.

Transition to adulthood — Parent Center Hub

Considering supported housing or assisted living
  1. Identify the person’s preferences, daily routines and support needs.
  2. Ask prospective programs about eligibility, staffing, licensing, costs and available services.
  3. Arrange a visit and discuss how healthcare, OT and transportation would be coordinated.

Residential care information — National Institute on Aging

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