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For students and young adults with disabilities

Every next step, supported.

NXTSteps brings students, families, schools, nonprofits and employers together on one platform, so the transition into adulthood feels clear, connected and full of possibility.

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How the platform works

On a desktop: the dashboard for Alex, a made-up student, with 27% of the plan done and what's next, and a menu of every part of NXTSteps: NXTNetwork, NXTMe, NXTPath, NXTMatch, Messages, Documents, Safety and NXTBridge.
On a laptop: NXTMatch, searching jobs and community services near Alex, with inclusive employers marked.
NXTSteps works on a computer, a laptop or a phone, so the whole family and team can use it.

The problem

Support is everywhere, and scattered.

See the problem: what research shows families face

Teachers, coordinators, counselors, nonprofits, employers and families often share the same goals but work in separate systems. NXTSteps ends the fragmentation.

  1. Too many people, too many places

    A student's support is spread across teachers, coordinators, counselors, programs and family, each with their own emails, forms and calendars. Important details fall through the cracks.

  2. The transition is a cliff

    As school ends, the services and routines a family relied on change all at once. Planning early, with everyone on the same page, makes that step far less scary.

  3. Students should own their plan

    Goals, interests and strengths belong to the student. NXTSteps puts the student and family at the center, with everyone else invited in.

How NXTSteps helps

  • Connection

    Bring families, educators, support professionals and community partners into one coordinated network.

  • Organization

    Manage appointments, resources, goals, responsibilities and milestones in one place.

  • Opportunity

    Discover programs, career exploration, internships and pathways matched to each student.

Wouldn’t it help if everyone in a student’s corner could talk in one place?

Paraprofessionals, camp counselors, school administrators, job coaches, mentors and families each see a different part of a student’s day. NXTSteps gives them a shared, private space to stay on the same page, with team conversations and direct messages, and the family decides who’s included.

See how the team works together

A flexible roadmap, built around the student.

For children and young adults from 6 to 20, with the family leading the way.

  1. Stage 1

    Ages 6–9

    Discover

    Find strengths and interests, and build everyday skills at home and school.

  2. Stage 2

    Ages 10–13

    Explore

    Try clubs, camps and community programs, and practice independence.

  3. Stage 3

    Ages 14–17

    Plan

    Start transition planning: job shadows, volunteering and first work experience.

  4. Stage 4

    Ages 18–20

    Launch

    Internships, training, college or work, with adult services lined up.

Stages stay flexible to each person’s needs, preferences and pace. For now, plans in the app start at 14; families of younger children can talk to us about getting started early.

One network. Five partners.

  • Students

    Explore interests, set goals and track progress through an accessible dashboard.

  • Families

    Coordinate your child's support team and plan ahead with confidence.

  • Schools

    Organize partnerships and transition activities with authorized team members.

  • Nonprofits

    Share services, coordinate referrals and reach the families who need you.

  • Employers

    Offer job shadowing, mentorship and internships built around individual strengths.

Help shape what comes next.

We’re building NXTSteps with families, schools and partners. Tell us how you’d like to be involved.

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