Contact Disability Rights NC if interested if advocacy assistance is needed related to guardianship or restoration of a person’s guardianship. lamana Contact Disability Rights NC if interested if advocacy assistance is needed related to guardianship or restoration of a person’s guardianship. Read More »
Support the student to have input on their IEP goals through practice expressing one’s needs, preferences, and interests. lamana Support the student to have input on their IEP goals through practice expressing one’s needs, preferences, and interests. Read More »
If a student is not participating already, they should begin to participate in the IEP meeting. This is an important opportunity for the student to practice self-determination and learn how to advocate for their own future. lamana If a student is not participating already, they should begin to participate in the IEP meeting. This is an important opportunity for the student to practice self-determination and learn how to advocate for their own future. Read More »
The IEP Team will discuss the transfer of rights at least one year prior to the student reaching age 18, age of majority. This is to make sure the student and parents understand that the students right to make educational decisions for the IEP will transfer to the student when he or she turns 18. * In most cases, the transfer of rights at age 18 is an appropriate action. In some cases, if the student is unable to understand or make their own decisions, parents may wish to consider full or limited guardianship. Keep in mind there are many alternatives to guardianship. Supported decision-making offers a range of options that give parents an opportunity for continued input into the student’s educational path. lamana The IEP Team will discuss the transfer of rights at least one year prior to the student reaching age 18, age of majority. This is to make sure the student and parents understand that the students right to make educational decisions for the IEP will transfer to the student when he or she turns 18. * In most cases, the transfer of rights at age 18 is an appropriate action. In some cases, if the student is unable to understand or make their own decisions, parents may wish to consider full or limited guardianship. Keep in mind there are many alternatives to guardianship. Supported decision-making offers a range of options that give parents an opportunity for continued input into the student’s educational path. Read More »
Understand what legal status and age of majority mean. It is important that all are aware of the legal changes that happen when a person turns 18 and what it means for the individual and the family/care partner regarding decision making. lamana Understand what legal status and age of majority mean. It is important that all are aware of the legal changes that happen when a person turns 18 and what it means for the individual and the family/care partner regarding decision making. Read More »
Support the individual’s development of communication skills for sharing personal information such as mailing address, date of birth, phone number. Address safety precautions regarding protecting this information. lamana Support the individual’s development of communication skills for sharing personal information such as mailing address, date of birth, phone number. Address safety precautions regarding protecting this information. Read More »
Set up power of attorney and healthcare power of attorney to take effect when the individual turns 18. lamana Set up power of attorney and healthcare power of attorney to take effect when the individual turns 18. Read More »
Consider whether a limited guardianship, guardianship of the person and/or guardianship of the estate may be appropriate.*With any of these options, supported-decision making is still an important tool for centering the individual in decisions that pertain to them. lamana Consider whether a limited guardianship, guardianship of the person and/or guardianship of the estate may be appropriate.*With any of these options, supported-decision making is still an important tool for centering the individual in decisions that pertain to them. Read More »
If the individual is not their own guardian, ensure that designated guardianship wishes are relayed in the parents’ will and letter of intent. lamana If the individual is not their own guardian, ensure that designated guardianship wishes are relayed in the parents’ will and letter of intent. Read More »
Understand what supported decision-making (SDM) includes and how to use it. lamana Understand what supported decision-making (SDM) includes and how to use it. Read More »
