Provide the individual with their own health insurance card. lamana Provide the individual with their own health insurance card. Read More »
Prepare the individual for what to do in case of a health emergency. lamana Prepare the individual for what to do in case of a health emergency. Read More »
Research financial aid options, such as FAFSA (if program is a CTP), Vocational Rehabilitation, NC Legislative Scholarships, NC Promise, Ruby’s Rainbow, and other individualized scholarship programs. lamana Research financial aid options, such as FAFSA (if program is a CTP), Vocational Rehabilitation, NC Legislative Scholarships, NC Promise, Ruby’s Rainbow, and other individualized scholarship programs. Read More »
Gather more information on support services offered at programs of interest (i.e., disability services, peer support groups). Connect with the accessibility and disability support services office when visiting college campuses or vocational programs. lamana Gather more information on support services offered at programs of interest (i.e., disability services, peer support groups). Connect with the accessibility and disability support services office when visiting college campuses or vocational programs. Read More »
If applicable, make arrangements for accommodations to take college entrance exams. lamana If applicable, make arrangements for accommodations to take college entrance exams. Read More »
Complete applications and await admissions decisions. Consider applying to multiple programs in case the student does not get into their top choice. lamana Complete applications and await admissions decisions. Consider applying to multiple programs in case the student does not get into their top choice. Read More »
Explore natural support resources to help develop an individual’s social network. lamana Explore natural support resources to help develop an individual’s social network. Read More »
Utilize resource mapping tools to gain awareness of local resources. lamana Utilize resource mapping tools to gain awareness of local resources. Read More »
Contact your local MCO to assess the child’s eligibility for services. If eligible, ensure the child is added to the Registry of Unmet Needs (also known as the “waitlist”) for the NC Innovations Waiver. lamana Contact your local MCO to assess the child’s eligibility for services. If eligible, ensure the child is added to the Registry of Unmet Needs (also known as the “waitlist”) for the NC Innovations Waiver. Read More »
Contact your local MCO to ask about eligibility for home and community services. Even if an individual is still on the Registry of Unmet Needs, they may qualify for other services. [see Adult Services action plan for information]. lamana Contact your local MCO to ask about eligibility for home and community services. Even if an individual is still on the Registry of Unmet Needs, they may qualify for other services. [see Adult Services action plan for information]. Read More »
