school-personnel, supporters

Turning 18: What Parents & Teachers Need to Know

October 16, 2024

This tip sheet is for special education professionals, parents, and supporters of youth with IDD in transition. It talks about how to help improve the experiences of students when discussing their turning 18 options.

Source: https://youth-voice.org/plain-language-series/

SDMPA

Supported Decision Making Pennsylvania (SDMPA), created through a partnership with Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living (LVCIL) and Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley (JFSLV) will serve transition age youth with disabilities and their families. While both organizations provide services and programs in the Lehigh Valley, SDMPA will allow the agencies to expand their reach and serve individuals and organizations throughout the Commonwealth.

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General Supported Decision Making external resources.

Supported Decision-Making Guides www.supporteddecisionmaking.org Alternatives to Guardianship www.disabilityrightspa.org Supported Decision-Making and Self Determination https://selfdetermination.ku.edu/supported-decision-making/ ACLU SDM Resource Library (self-assessment, evaluating competence) https://www.aclu.org/other/supported-decision-making-resource-library

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