MyKey LaunchPad
Who it is for, what it does, and how to begin
Plan each stage, one step at a time
MyKey LaunchPad is a planning home for families raising children and adults with disabilities, from birth through adult life. This short guide by Barb Beck, M.Ed., answers six simple questions with real screens from the app, and the laptop screens on the pages play the app in action.
What's inside
- Who it is for: families, adults planning for themselves, support providers, and the school and agency team
- What it is: a calm Home that shows the one most important step for your child's stage
- Where it is used: in the web browser on your laptop or desktop computer
- When to use it: from the first diagnosis through adult life, with key deadlines flagged early
- Why it matters: the Identity Passport keeps your child's own words at the center
- How to get it, start it, and use it together with your team
Frequently asked questions
Is the guide free?
Yes. Read it right here and share it with your family and team.
How much is MyKey LaunchPad?
Every plan includes every feature. The Founding Family plan is $77 one time for the first 50 families, while spots remain. The Annual plan is $97 per year, and you can cancel anytime. There is a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
Where do I sign in?
Go to launchpad.mykeyplans.com in your web browser and sign in with your email.
LaunchPad is a planning helper. It is not legal, medical, therapy, financial or education advice.
Key terms, explained simply
- Lifespan planning: planning for each stage of life, from early intervention and school through the move to adult services, work, housing and long-term support.
- Identity Passport: a one-page picture of who your child is, in their own words: strengths, likes, needs and how they communicate. It travels with them to every new team.
- Key deadlines: dates families cannot afford to miss, like the IEP transition plan, applying for SSI at 18, and joining adult service waitlists early.
- Person-centered planning: planning that starts with the person's own dreams and preferences, not just their diagnosis or services.
Related guides on the MyKey Bookshelf
- The MyKey Family Toolkit: 18 free transition tools for families
- IEP Planner by MyKey: student IEP meeting prep
- My Keys to the Future: 14-Key IEP transition curriculum
About the author
Barb Beck, M.Ed., is a special education transition specialist who has walked beside young adults with disabilities and their families since 1992. She is the author of the My Keys to the Future transition curriculum and the founder of MyKey Plans in Bothell, Washington.