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Twenty-nine participants were included in this single-group, intervention study. Findings from the multiple methods (i.e., pre, post, and follow-up surveys, formative and summative evaluations, and individual interviews) indicated that the participants had significantly improved: knowledge of school-based transition planning and adult disability services, advocacy, and empowerment. Additionally, participants were highly satisfied with the program, based on the formative and summative evaluations and individual interviews. 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