Durable Power of Attorney

…Durable Power of Attorney. You might be interested in looking into a Durable Power of Attorney, along with a Health Care Proxy, if considering alternatives to Guardianship. Original Source: https://www.honoringchoicesmass.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Things-to-Know-About-a-Durable-Power-of-Attorney3.pdf

Differentiated Instruction – An Overview, Marianne Tillman

…whether they are below, at, or above grade level, are feeling challenged and motivated to reach their maximum potential by learning new, meaningful, and essential concepts, principles, and skills. http://www.dropthemouse.com/Differentated/DI_-_An_Overview.pdf

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…

SSI Overpayments

…advocate for yourself. This document covers some tricky information! You might want to ask a family member or trusted adult to look at the information with you. Original source: https://www.dlc-ma.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/SSI-Overpayments.pdf

Tantrums, Tears and Tempers: Behavior is Communication

This information sheet from the PACER Center is about behavior – it’s purpose, factors affecting it, and how parents can encourage positive behavior. Original source: https://www.pacer.org/parent/php/php-c154.pdf

What is SSI?

…but it can help! The Disability Law Center (DLC) created this document for people with disabilities to learn about your rights and how to advocate for yourself. Original source: https://www.dlc-ma.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/What-is-SSI.pdf

SSI and Work

for yourself. This document covers some tricky information! You might want to ask a family member or trusted adult to look at the information with you. Original source: https://www.dlc-ma.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/SSI-and-Work.pdf  …

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

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  …