About TIN

Who we are
The Transition Information Network (TIN) is an alliance of organisations and individuals who come together with a common aim: to improve the experience of disabled young people’s transition to adulthood. TIN is a source of information and good practice standards for disabled young people, families and professionals.

TIN is based at the Council for Disabled Children, the umbrella body for the disabled children's sector. The Council for Disabled Children is hosted by the National Children's Bureau.

What we do
We provide information and resources about transition through our website, publications and events.

• Magazine
  We publish a magazine called My Future Choices. The magazine is for disabled young people, families and professionals. It includes articles about transition projects, interviews with disabled young people, the latest policy and charity news and resources.
• E-bulletin
  We produce an e-bulletin which lists the latest policy and practice developments effecting disabled young people in transition.
• Seminars
  We run seminars which provide disabled young people, parents and professionals the opportunity to explore and discuss transition issues.

Behind the scenes
We also work behind the scenes on policy issues, respond to government consultations and work with leading organisations to develop and promote good practice standards in transition.

Advice to disabled young people and families
Please note that we do not have a helpline and we are not resourced to provide advice to disabled young people and their families.

We recommend Contact a Family's helpline on 0808 808 3555. Contact a Family provide advice, information and support to parents of all disabled children.

If your child has special educational needs (SEN) we also recommend you contact the Information, Advice and Support Services Network (IASSN). They offer information, advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people with SEN. Find your local IASS Network.