Utilize the toolkits and instructional videos in the transportation section Work Together NC’s resource library. lamana Utilize the toolkits and instructional videos in the transportation section Work Together NC’s resource library. Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Discuss progress towards graduation requirements. This includes IEP goals. lamana Discuss progress towards graduation requirements. This includes IEP goals. Read More »
Discuss desired age of exit (18, 19, 20, 21 or year of 22nd birthday) based on the student’s progress and goals. Note, anyone with an IEP can advocate for extended time in school after turning 18. *Note: FRC and OCS students who choose to exit at year 5 (i.e., instead of year 4) will need to follow district policy for graduation requirements. Specific pacing of scheduling core courses will be necessary for student to be enrolled. lamana Discuss desired age of exit (18, 19, 20, 21 or year of 22nd birthday) based on the student’s progress and goals. Note, anyone with an IEP can advocate for extended time in school after turning 18. *Note: FRC and OCS students who choose to exit at year 5 (i.e., instead of year 4) will need to follow district policy for graduation requirements. Specific pacing of scheduling core courses will be necessary for student to be enrolled. Read More »
