Medicaid/CHIP
A national directory of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) contacts by state. https://www.medicaid.gov/about-us/contact-us/contact-your-state-questions/index.html…
A national directory of Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) contacts by state. https://www.medicaid.gov/about-us/contact-us/contact-your-state-questions/index.html…
…sheets cover everything from developing a vision to adult services and are a helpful staple for families just starting or in the thick of the transition journey. Original Source: https://www.mass.gov/lists/essential-dds-transition-information…
…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…
…creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). They offer programs in the United States and internationally. https://www.bestbuddies.org…
…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 …
…job. Project IMPACT covers the following Massachusetts Counties: Essex, Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth and Suffolk. If you live elsewhere in Massachusetts, contact Work Without Limits Benefits Counseling. https://www.mass.gov/service-details/statewide-employment-services…
…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…
…of the child and family EI programs are located in all states and territories of the U.S. A directory of contacts is included on the CDC Early Intervention page. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/parents/states.html…
…and transitions to school-based services https://www.exceptionallives.org/ma-guides/early-intervention Exceptional Lives provides free information for families who have children with disabilities on how to access services and resources, and explains processes in a…
This great resource page on toilet training goes over readiness and includes visual helpers. Original source: https://www.ndss.org/resources/toilet-training-children-with-down-syndrome/…