Autonomy, Decision-Making & Guardianship – Webinar 

…as they enter adulthood? Fred Misilo leads this training on guardianship, alternatives to guardianship and other “coming of age” related issues for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEmXSJaFruM  …

When Down syndrome and Autism Intersect

…one-stop resource offering a thorough examination of the unique profile of a Down Syndrome-Autism Spectrum Disorder (DS-ASD) diagnosis and best practices for screening, treatment, and caretaking through the lifespan. https://www.amazon.com/When-Down-Syndrome-Autism-Intersect/dp/1606131605…

Little-Known Social Security Benefit for Parents

…wrote this article to share an unusual Social Security benefit that parents caring for an adult with a disability in their home might be able to take advantage of. https://www.margolis.com/our-blog/little-known-social-security-benefit-for-parents-of-disabled-children?fbclid=IwAR16PE1UiOzzrnYMrLi-Q2CKgdI8uKnFfjECAPRf2PRBAJ99H30M5VD_hkg…

Thinking About Housing

Cathy Boyle, of Autism Housing Pathways, presents this ‘Thinking About Housing’ webinar, a Housing 101 for family members of adults with developmental disabilities in Massachusetts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXtTx6CYdr0&t=3780s…

My Baby Can! Developmental Calendar

My Baby Can! is an 18-month developmental milestone calendar and keepsake album for babies with Down syndrome from Band of Angels. https://www.bandofangels.com/Products/MyBabyCan/…

Health Care Proxy

…form. This document is available in 9 additional languages on the Honoring Choices Massachusetts resource page: Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Arabic, Khmer, Albanian. Original Source: https://www.honoringchoicesmass.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/09.16-Health-Care-Proxy-Instructions-Document.pdf…

Durable Power of Attorney

…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…

RAISE Health Care Transitions Newsletter

…information centers and supports youth/young adults with disabilities and their families by providing resources and information on transition, employment and independent living. For more information, visit https://www.raisecenter.org. Original Source: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/RAISE-The-Standard-Newsletter—September-2018.html?soid=1115638112245&aid=YXWpLiSUstw&fbclid=IwAR3WMqOOsf_JdhUOR217joGngzvP026vM9P3C3MUJTi1bfO_-fC8x1Sff08…