2010 Family & Individual Mini-Grants
Application Available: Feb. 19th at www.autisminpa.org
DEADLINE: APRIL 16th
On February 6 at 8PM (ET/PT), HBO will premiere an original film based on the inspirational true story of Temple Grandin, starring Claire Danes. Temple Grandin paints a picture of a young woman's perseverance and determination while struggling with the isolating challenges of autism. Temple is a highly successful doctor of animal sciences, a best-selling author, and an internationally renowned autism advocate.
How to Apply for SSI Seminar, March 25
Applying for Supplemental Security Income for your son or daughter takes more than filling out paperwork – you need to know HOW to answer questions on that paperwork and how to communicate with professionals involved in your child’s life.
On March 25, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, Marjorie Portnoy, Esq. and Jennifer Myers from GenEx Disability will present information on how to prepare documentation for the SSI application process. They will also discuss the appeal process and Social Security’s definitions of disability. GenEx Disability offers professional support and counsel to families navigating the complex Social Security system so they can claim the benefits they are entitled to. (Learn more at www.genexdisability.com).
This is extremely important information to have before your child turns 18 and is eligible to apply for SSI.
Please RSVP to Jennifer Graham no later than March 17 at 610-277-0660 x 264 or to JGraham@PathwaySchool.org.
Montgomery County Transition Council Presents:
Transition to Adult Life - Thursday May 6th 2010 *Click Flyer link below for more info*
Agency Night Flyer
Assessing College Readiness: Survey
Survey Link
Finding the Right College: presented by Landmark College, 12/9/2009
Parent Night PowerPoint Link
Social Security Transition Training
Michele Leahy, Transition-Certified Work Incentive Coordinator from AHEDD, reviews Social
Security benefits (such as SSI and SSDI) and work incentives (such as Ticket to Work and Plan to Achieve Self-Support). She offers practical guidance for accessing and managing these incentives.
Social Security Recording Part 1
Social Security Recording Part 2
National Resources:
Active Minds: College Students Promoting Mental Health
www.activeminds.org
Americans with Disabilities Act
www.ada.gov
Asperger Syndrome College Resource Guide
www.aspfi.org/college
Autism Society of America
www.austism-society.org
Career Voyages (career exploration)
www.careervoyages.gov
Colleges for students with Aspergers/ASD
www.collegeautismspectrum.com
Education Law Center
www.elc-pa.org
Transition to Adult Life for Students with Disabilities
www.elc-pa.org/pubs/downloads%202009/TransitiontoAdultLifeStudentsWithDisabilites4-09.pdf
GET Ready for College checklist
www.sharedwork.org/documents/Checklist forPreparingaStudentwithaDisabilityfor College.doc
HEATH Resource Center for post-secondary transition
www.heath.gwu.edu
Job Accommodation Network
www.jan.wvu.edu
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
www.ncset.org
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability/Youth
www.ncwd-youth.info
National Council on Independent Living
www.ncil.org
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
www.nichcy.org
National Organization on Disability
www.nod.org
National Transition Technical Assistance Center
www.nsttac.org
Office of Disability Employment Policy
http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/transitioning.htm
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers
Selective Service
www.sss.gov
(All U.S. male citizens must register for the Selective Service at age 18)
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov
Apply for SS Disability Benefits over Age 18 (SSI & SSDI)
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability/adult.htm
What You Need to Know When You Get SSI
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/11011.pdf
State-by-state listing of disability resources
www.disabilityinfo.gov
The Arc
www.thearc.org
Think College! (for students with disabilities)
www.thinkcollege.net
Wright’s Law
www.wrightslaw.com
Pennsylvania Resources:
Adult Autism Program PA
www.adultautismprogram-pa.org
PA HCSIS Home and Community Supports Information Systems
www.hcsis.state.pa.us
Medicaid Waivers
www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/MentalRetardation/003670156.htm
PA Dept. of Health: Transition Health Care Checklist
www.health.state.pa.us/transitionchecklist
PA Dept. of Public Welfare
www.dpw.state.pa.us
PA Office of Developmental Programs (formerly MH/MR)
www.dpw.state.pa.ServicesPrograms/MentalRetardation
PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation/ Persons with Disabilities
http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=128&Q=168255&landiPNavCtr=|908|1112|&TNID=1375#1375
OVR referral on-line: www.cwds.state.pa.us Click on “Get Vocational Rehabilitation” and in Comment section, identify student’s school as The Pathway School and identify your community high school. Check the box to refer the student to OVR (located directly below the comment section). This will begin the intake process; call your local office to be sure a counselor is assigned to your son/daughter.
PaTTAN Transition: What Families Need to Know
www.pattan.net/files/Transtn/WhatFam.pdf
Self-Determination Housing Project of PA
www.sdhp.org
SEPTA Paratransit/CCT Connect
www.septa.org/riding/access Click on “Customized Community Transportation”
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