What comes after high school?
Parents, are you wondering about next steps for your child after graduation? We are here to help guide you through the transition and embrace the next exciting steps your child can take. In this series of videos, you will be introduced to a variety of topics and tools to consider in order to support your child in living a life filled with dignity, choice, and opportunity.
Dream big with Person-Centered Planning! In person-centered planning, a group of people chosen by the person with disabilities focus on that individual’s vision of what they would like to do in the future.
At its heart, self-advocacy is the ability to communicate what your needs are.
People with disabilities make up the largest minority voting bloc in the United States.
Advancing legislation that helps people with IDD live fully in the community is a powerful tool in bringing equity to those with disabilities.
People with disabilities may need assistance making decisions about living arrangements, healthcare, relationships, and financial matters, but they do not necessarily need a guardian to make those decisions for them.
Guardianship removes the rights of people with disabilities.
The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) offers services to people with disabilities to receive needed supports to live in their community successfully.
Having meaningful work can bring purpose to people’s lives and improve their overall well-being and satisfaction.
The transition away from school and all the supports it provides can leave a big gap in a young adult’s life if we aren’t prepared for it.
Understanding relationships, information about abuse, and how to help is vital information for anyone, but especially for people with IDD.
It is a unique experience to be the parent or sibling of a person with a disability.