Learn about supported decision-making and alternatives to guardianship. lamana Learn about supported decision-making and alternatives to guardianship. Read More »
Learn about the differences in the laws regarding disability rights for young people with disabilities from high school to adulthood. lamana Learn about the differences in the laws regarding disability rights for young people with disabilities from high school to adulthood. Read More »
Learn and practice how to explain one’s disability and/or the accommodations or supports they need in work, postsecondary education, and community settings. lamana Learn and practice how to explain one’s disability and/or the accommodations or supports they need in work, postsecondary education, and community settings. Read More »
Develop a person centered plan, including the individual’s vision and goals for adulthood. lamana Develop a person centered plan, including the individual’s vision and goals for adulthood. Read More »
Outline accommodations and modifications required for student to access their education. lamana Outline accommodations and modifications required for student to access their education. Read More »
If applicable, identify related services and service delivery frequency (SLP, OT, PT, etc). lamana If applicable, identify related services and service delivery frequency (SLP, OT, PT, etc). Read More »
Student should be invited to IEP (regardless of their Course of Study) and supported to express their interests, needs, and goals. Best practice is to prepare the student before the meeting. lamana Student should be invited to IEP (regardless of their Course of Study) and supported to express their interests, needs, and goals. Best practice is to prepare the student before the meeting. Read More »
A representative from any agency likely to be responsible for providing/paying for transition services can attend IEP meeting(s) with parent consent (if student is not 18 already). lamana A representative from any agency likely to be responsible for providing/paying for transition services can attend IEP meeting(s) with parent consent (if student is not 18 already). Read More »
Discuss transfer of rights one year prior to 18, when rights to make decisions for the IEP will fully transfer to the student (unless alternatives to guardianship have been established). lamana Discuss transfer of rights one year prior to 18, when rights to make decisions for the IEP will fully transfer to the student (unless alternatives to guardianship have been established). Read More »
Consider estate planning, living trust and special needs trust. Seek out a lawyer that specializes in special needs trusts. lamana Consider estate planning, living trust and special needs trust. Seek out a lawyer that specializes in special needs trusts. Read More »