It’s September, which means students and families everywhere are settling back into the rhythm of the school year. This is the perfect time to pause and do a “back-to-school transition planning review.” Keeping track of key dates and requirements now will save you and your child stress later—and help ensure that your teen or youngContinueContinue reading “Transition 101 #14: 9 Things to Do Now for a Successful Transition Planning Year”
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Welcome to Season 2
It’s hard to believe that a full year has gone by since I started the podcast and YouTube channel, and 2 ½ years since I started the blog! This has definitely been a huge learning curve for me, and if I’m being completely honest, I’m still trying to figure out the whole recording, editing andContinueContinue reading “Welcome to Season 2”
SD#23: Getting Ready: How we prep for the annual ISP meeting
Feeling overwhelmed about your first ISP meeting? You’re not alone. In today’s blog, I share how we prepare for the annual ISP meeting. I talk about: ✔️ what the ISP actually is✔️ how to prepare before the meeting✔️ what happens during & after the meeting✔️ how to center your young adult’s goals While this contentContinueContinue reading “SD#23: Getting Ready: How we prep for the annual ISP meeting”
SD # 21: Creating a “Circle of Care”: Support Networks for Families in Participant-Directed Services
As parents of children with disabilities, life can often feel like a roller-coaster—full of highs, lows, and unexpected turns. While we’ve been very fortunate that our entire family has embraced our son, and that we live in a neighborhood that has gone above and beyond to include L in all activities, there have still beenContinueContinue reading “SD # 21: Creating a “Circle of Care”: Support Networks for Families in Participant-Directed Services”
SD #20: Setting Up the “Business Side” of a Participant Directed Program
Once your Participant Directed Program (PDP) has been approved, the next step is to set up the “business side” of the program. This part may sound intimidating at first, but with the right tools and support, it becomes manageable — and even empowering. For detailed guidance, be sure to reference the PDP Toolkit and theContinueContinue reading “SD #20: Setting Up the “Business Side” of a Participant Directed Program”