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…

World Down Syndrome Day

…is to educate the world on what Down syndrome is and how individuals with Down syndrome need to be valued in their communities. The date for WDSD symbolizes the 21st…

People First Language

…only committed to using People First language in all materials, statements, and interactions. We also work to educate and encourage the community at large to do the same. People First…

Thinking Ahead: My way, my choice, my life at the end

…short video that serves as an instruction manual, containing vignettes that illustrate in simple, graphic format the purpose and use of the materials. Original Source: California Department of Developmental Services…

A Place of My Own, Housing Workbooks and Course

…http://autismhousingpathways.org/Services/Presentations/#HousingWorkbooks AHP has also developed a free online course for people who want to learn more about finding a place to live, living independently, renting with roommates and more. https://ahphousing.teachable.com

Common Core State Standards Initiative

Building on the best of existing state standards, the Common Core State Standards provide clear and consistent learning goals to help prepare students for college, career, and life. The standards…

Social Security Administration 

…either program. https://www.ssa.gov/disability/ To determine which application you should complete, it is recommended to call your local Social Security Administration office. National Toll-Free Number: 1-800-772-1213 Find your local office: https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp…