I attended the first (hopefully annual) Self-Direction Conference in MA in October. The Department of Developmental Services sponsored this conference. It provided a full day of workshops, resources, and a chance to meet fellow parents, guardians, and participants utilizing self-direction in Massachusetts. How I felt going into the conference: Going into the conference, my mainContinueContinue reading “SD#9: My top takeaways from the DDS Self-Direction Conference”
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SD #7: Understanding the role of your DDS Transition Coordinator and navigating the Individual Transition Plan process
After you receive the determination letter from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) stating that your child is found eligible for adult services under their program, the next step is to meet with your DDS Transition Coordinator. In this blog post, we will outline the Transition Coordinator’s role from the age of eligibility until agingContinueContinue reading “SD #7: Understanding the role of your DDS Transition Coordinator and navigating the Individual Transition Plan process”
Transition 101 #3: The 3 pillars of the Transition Process- An Overview
In last week’s post, I gave the breakdown of the steps that we as a family took to get L towards the self direction model and some transition planning checklists. The first 4 steps of our self direction planning post are a part of EVERY student’s transition planning, regardless of what adult service model thatContinueContinue reading “Transition 101 #3: The 3 pillars of the Transition Process- An Overview”
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