“The motto “Nothing About Us Without Us” relies on this principle of participation, and it has been used by Disabled Peoples Organizations throughout the years as part of the global movement to achieve the full participation and equalization of opportunities for, by and with persons with disabilities.” From the United Nations enAble website. What isContinueContinue reading “Transition 101 #5: Empowering Individuals: Achieving Goals through Person-Centered Planning”
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SD#4: Massachusetts DDS Participant-Directed Program Guide: A Comprehensive Review
In March 2024, Massachusetts DDS (Department of Developmental Services) published “The Self-Directed Services Participant-Directed Programming Guide.” Click here for the link. This 81-page guide provides a map for those interested in utilizing the participant-directed program as their program of choice. This guide was unavailable when we started our self-direction journey, but I wish it were!!ContinueContinue reading “SD#4: Massachusetts DDS Participant-Directed Program Guide: A Comprehensive Review”
Transition 201 #3: Empowering Families: Federation for Children with Special Needs Transition Resources
The last (for now) transition timeline resource that I am going to spotlight are the resources via the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). What is the Federation for Children with Special Needs? From their website: “The Federation empowers families so that they have the information and resources they need for their children. WeContinueContinue reading “Transition 201 #3: Empowering Families: Federation for Children with Special Needs Transition Resources”
Transition 201 #2: The Arc of Massachusetts Transition Timeline: A Holistic Approach to Transition Planning
In my previous post (click here), I discussed some of the transition checklists that we used during our transition journey. As part of the “201” series, I am doing a deeper dive into some of the areas of the checklists. I already discussed the “Turning 18 Checklist” in more detail. Today we are goingContinueContinue reading “Transition 201 #2: The Arc of Massachusetts Transition Timeline: A Holistic Approach to Transition Planning”
Transition 201 #1: Navigating Adult Transition: Important Steps from the Turning 18 Checklist
In a previous blog post “Transition 101: #2 Transition Checklists” I discussed the various checklists that we used during our time of transition planning. In the “201 Series”, I will be taking a deeper dive into some of the items listed on the Turning 18 checklist. The Turning 18 Checklist was created by Catherine BoyleContinueContinue reading “Transition 201 #1: Navigating Adult Transition: Important Steps from the Turning 18 Checklist”
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