DDS Residential Models, Alternatives and Waivers

…Foster Care (AFC) and Section 8 Housing Vouchers DDS Home & Community-Based Waivers The entire DDS Transition Information Fact Sheets document is attached here as well. Original Source: https://www.mass.gov/doc/transition-information-fact-sheets-english/download  …

Guide to Rogers Guardianship 

…antipsychotic medication- for an incapacitated person, an individual who has been found unable to make their own informed decisions. Original source: Massachusetts Trial Court, Probate and Family Court Department, https://www.mass.gov/doc/rogers-guardianship-booklet/download

Moving to Adult Health Care

The Center for Transition to Adult Health Care for Youth with Disabilities, a national center funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), launched a new website to help young…

The 36-Hour Day: Family Caring Guide

…dementia and simultaneously cope with their own emotions and needs. Featuring useful takeaway messages and informed by recent research into the causes of and the search for therapies to prevent…

Accessible Playground Directory

AccessiblePlayground.net’s directory lists playgrounds that have inclusive and accessible features. See here for Massachusetts results, but note you can adjust search filter to select any state or even other countries….