Planning for Independent Living
Planning for Independent Living

Author: Susan Romeo

Publisher:

Published: 2016-09-02

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9780997835700

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Planning for the future of your child living with intellectual/developmental disabilities when he or she moves away from you may seem like a complicated maze of information and resources. We at the Community for Permanent Supported Housing (CPSH) (txcpsh.org) know and understand your concerns. We created this guide to help you answer some of the many questions you might have as you plan for your child's future. This guide is for all parents regardless of the IQ of your child with special needs, and whether or not your child receives Medicaid Waiver Funds.

The Special Needs Planning Guide
The Special Needs Planning Guide

Author: Cynthia R. Haddad

Publisher: Paul H Brookes Publishing

Published: 2022

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781681254319

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"Written with both compassion and expertise, this bestselling book provides families with a comprehensive guide to planning for the lifetime needs of a child with disabilities. It presents the Five Factors readers need to consider-family and support, emotional, financial, legal, and government benefits-and how to plan for these factors at every stage of a child's life. The second edition includes updates based on current law, fully revised chapters with a wealth of practical recommendations, and a ten-step, manageable planning process. Online resources include fillable timelines, worksheets, and other planning documents to help families create a secure, full, and happy life for and with their child"--

A Parent'S Guide To Autism
A Parent'S Guide To Autism

Author: Charles Hart

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1993-06

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 0671750992

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Given in memory of Pete Palasota by The ARC of Bryan/College Station.

Beyond Guardianship
Beyond Guardianship

Author: National Council on Disability

Publisher: Government Printing Office

Published: 2018-03-27

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9780160945236

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In general, guardianship involves a state-court determination that an individual lacks the capacity to make decisions with respect to their health, safety, welfare, and/or property. This Beyond Guardianship report explains how guardianship law has evolved, explores the due process and other concerns with guardianships, offers an overview of alternatives to guardianship, and identifies areas for further study. This report covers people with mental illness or disabilities, to include children populations and aging adult populations Legal standards of incapacity are also explored within this report. Discover more products related to this topic: Physically challenged collection and resources about persons that are disabled Aging resources collection Mental Health collection Childhood & Adolescence collection

Legal Planning for Special Needs in Massachusetts
Legal Planning for Special Needs in Massachusetts

Author: Barbara Jackins

Publisher:

Published: 2023-03-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780998814223

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A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LEGAL PLANNING for Massachusetts parents of children with special needs. In a relaxed conversational style, Attorney Barbara Jackins explains the essential elements of SSI, guardianship, public benefits, and estate planning when there is a family member with a disability. Families will find the information they need to:* Obtain SSI benefits for a child who is age 18 or older* Contribute to a child's financial support without reducing public benefits* Understand the court process for guardianship* Learn about the alternatives to guardianship* Secure a child's financial future with a special needs trust

Supported Decision-Making
Supported Decision-Making

Author: Karrie A. Shogren

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2018-11-22

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1108475647

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Integrates research, theory, and practice in supported decision-making and describes implications for supports provision in the disability field.

Moving Out
Moving Out

Author: Dafna Krouk-Gordon

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781606130216

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Finding the right residential situation for an adult child with an intellectual disability doesn't have to be overwhelming. Discover the universal consideration most families should face before putting plans in place. This guide helps you make educated decisions to secure the housing that's best for your child and family.