The letter can help people explain how they make decisions, explain how they act when they are upset, worried or confused, explain what doctors can do if they are upset, worried, or confused, and tell doctors when they want help making decisions. The letter CAN be used as a supported decision-making agreement. It CANNOT be used as a power of attorney.
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Learn the details of The Stephen J. Beck, Jr. ABLE Act of 2014 as passed in 2014.
Some people who receive funding from Medicaid may be eligible to use Medicaid money to pay for some employment services. It may be possible to use the funding to hire a job coach or personal assistant or to pay for supported employment services. It is important for you to check with your Medicaid case manager about what funds can be used to support employment. This webpage provides more information on the types of services that may be covered to help people find or keep a job that Medicaid may pay for.
This website helps job seekers think about what they would like to do for a living or do next, including the ability to search for career options by keyword, industry, or through a survey. This website was created by the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
This website, created by the College Board, can help people find academic programs or training courses that fit their interests and support needs.
This webpage provides social stories around events, workplace situations, and common errands to help people better understand social etiquette and expectations.
The National Gateway on Self-Determination helps people build their self-determination skills and empowers people with IDD to take charge of their lives.
iBelong also includes safety information for people who want to date and meet new people. While this information is geared towards young adults, most principles are universal. This information was created by L’Arche.
This plain language guide provides information to people with disabilities around the grief process and gives strategies for people to deal with grief, including tips and strategies for supporters to help people with IDD through grief.
The Disabled Parenting Project is part of the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities.
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