Planning for the future starts early. From school to college and to the job force requires careful consideration and making good decisions along the way.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
When considering employment, money is a major motivation for most people. However, for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the motivation to work is often very different.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
It has been said that the future is not something we just step into; it is something we create. Do you have a vision for your child’s future? What’s your child’s vision?
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
My daughter is 27 years old. She has Down Syndrome and intellectual and developmental disabilities. I obtained guardianship for her just last year. Here’s how and why our family decided to shift from the least restrictive legal guardian option to the most restrictive option.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Listening and learning from adults with disabilities helped me learn so much about my son and his future.
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
Unpaid internships can provide excellent pre-employment opportunities. But how do you find them?
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
After high school, your child can still learn skills that will help them find a career. Here’s how.
Categories: Education & Schools, Transition to Adulthood
Our greatest task as parents is to do what it takes to prepare our kids for successful futures.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood
Somedays there isn’t enough time to learn a new way of life!
Categories: Family Support, Transition to Adulthood
Fear of losing SSI and the resulting Medicaid health insurance keeps families from allowing their kids to work, especially while in high school. Here’s how to use SSI Employment Supports so your child can work without losing benefits.
Categories: Transition to Adulthood