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Presenter: Rosemary Alexander, PhD, Transition Coordinator, Texas Parent to ParentThe goal of this workshop will be to provide school staff with an overview of key transition issues, giving them enough information so that they can help their families sign up for programs, know what legal issues will come up at age 18, and facilitate planning. The following topics will be discussed: funding sources and services: SSI, Medicaid, Medicaid Waivers, the local authority for intellectual disabilities/mental health issues, and DARStransitioning from pediatric to adult medical servicesguardianship and estate planningplanning toolsa creative, collaborative approach to the question, where will my child live, work and make friends? |
