The transition of Roy Seiver, a young adult with moderate to severe handicapping conditions, was assessed using interpretive naturalistic inquiry procedures (Guba, 1981; Lincoln & Guba, 1985). A series of structured and unstructured interviews with immediate family and service delivery personnel, as well as observations of Roy's home, community, and employment settings, revealed dilemmas related to decision making and comprehensive planning. Decision making was influenced by the personal and cultural values of the participants, was based on the services available, and reflected a lack of informed choices. Personal and cultural values also affected the planning process in the form of miscommunication compounded by confusion over role responsibilities. Implications of the case study's findings for the transition process and its relevant assessment are discussed.
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