…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…
…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….
…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…
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…
…information on Medicaid waivers and reimbursement rates, LTSS agencies and organizations, and more. Should the link above become inactive, visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services homepage at www.cms.gov….
…(SSI) may be eligible for SNAP assistance. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program Eligibility requirements differ from state to state. To learn more about SNAP in your state and find out how you can apply,…
Family TIES of Massachusetts publishes this comprehensive annual directory of resources. Original Source: https://www.massfamilyties.org…
Information center for parents on special education services and resources from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. https://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/parents.html…
Family TIES is a primary source for information about Early Intervention and maintains a complete listing of Early Intervention Programs in Massachusetts, searchable by town. https://www.massfamilyties.org/#EI…
…35 to develop a stronger picture of the individual’s health). Who completes the EDSD? The form can be completed by anyone who is familiar with the adult (that is, has…
