…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…
…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…
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…
…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…
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…
…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…
…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 …
This article from the PACER Center gives parents information on the Functional Behaviors Assessment (FBA) including what it is, the steps involved, and next steps. Original source: https://www.pacer.org/parent/php/php-c215a.pdf…
…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…
…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 …
