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…

National Alliance on Mental Illness

…Down syndrome, you may find some of the information valuable as a parent or caregiver. Should the above link become inactive, the main NAMI site can be accessed at https://www.nami.org….

The Arc of the United States

…residential, educational, and vocational services; person-centered and financial planning; recreational activities; and other supports that meet the unique needs of the community. To find a chapter near you, visit https://www.thearc.org/find-a-chapter….

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  …

Project IMPACT Benefits Counseling

…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…

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…

What is Early Intervention? CDC

…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…

Guide to Early Intervention in MA

…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…

Toilet Training

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/…