If you support a young adult with a disability, the transition from school to adult services can feel overwhelming. In this week's episode, I break down one of my favorite tools: The Arc of Massachusetts Transition Timeline—a resource that takes a truly holistic approach from ages 13 to 22. I share what I found most helpful, what I wish the handout included, and how our family navigated key milestones like person-centered planning, travel training, adult service referrals, and preparing for l...
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If you support a young adult with a disability, the transition from school to adult services can feel overwhelming. In this week's episode, I break down one of my favorite tools: The Arc of Massachusetts Transition Timeline—a resource that takes a truly holistic approach from ages 13 to 22. I share what I found most helpful, what I wish the handout included, and how our family navigated key milestones like person-centered planning, travel training, adult service referrals, and preparing for l...
Self Direction: What It Is & How We Got Here In this episode of Life Without a Filter, Cheryl breaks down the basics of self-direction programming through DDS in Massachusetts and shares the behind-the-scenes story of how her family prepared for this path with her son, L. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What self-direction is and how it’s funded through DDS.The difference between Agency with Choice and Participant Directed Programming.Why Cheryl’s family chose Participant ...
#Life Without a Filter
If you support a young adult with a disability, the transition from school to adult services can feel overwhelming. In this week's episode, I break down one of my favorite tools: The Arc of Massachusetts Transition Timeline—a resource that takes a truly holistic approach from ages 13 to 22. I share what I found most helpful, what I wish the handout included, and how our family navigated key milestones like person-centered planning, travel training, adult service referrals, and preparing for l...
