Chapter 688, the Turning 22 Law, is a bridge from school to adult human services. Eligibility & services are discussed in this article. The article concludes with a list of resources.
This article defines supportive living through a discussion of its nine major principles, such as ownership & control, flexible supports, individualization.
Discusses how families and professionals can help young people develop self-advocacy and self-determination skills. Also included is info on adult service systems in regard to postsecondary training, employment, adaptive equipment.
Comprehensive article on transition planning for students. Describes who should be on the transition team, responsibilities of various community-based service providers.
New federally-funded initiative are available to people with disabilities who want to rent or purchase a home. Article explains the Section 8 Housing choice voucher and Fannie Mae's Home Choice Mortgage Guarantee program.
The legal rights of people with disabilities in regard to housing are reviewed in this article. The article reviews the Fair Housing Amendments Act, Section 504 of the Rehab Act and ADA.
