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What do I do if my young adult can’t make decisions on their own?

Topics → Accessing adult services and supports When a child turns 18, they are considered an adult. This usually means

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What do I need to know about trusts and other financial accounts?

Topics → Accessing adult services and supports As a parent, you are likely concerned about the financial future of your

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How do I transition medical care from pediatric to adult providers?

Topics → Accessing adult services and supports When your child turns 18, they will start to see adult health care

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What do I need to know about Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Topics → Accessing adult services and supports What is SSI, and why should my young adult apply? Supplemental Security Income

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What services are available from the county?

Topics → Accessing adult services and supports County services help children and adults with certain disabilities stay safe and healthy

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What are my child’s postsecondary education and training options?

Topics → Education, work, and housing What types of programs are available? Postsecondary options include: Full- or part-time vocational programs

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What accommodations can my child receive in college?

Topics → Education, work, and housing Will my child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan continue? No. The Individuals

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What resources are available to help my child find and keep a job?

Topics → Education, work, and housing What is a career pathway strategy? Career pathway strategies help prepare your child for

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What options are available for housing?

Topics → Education, work, and housing Planning for your child with a disability to move out of your family home

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How do I work with my child’s IEP team to prepare for adulthood?

Topics → Preparing for adulthood In Minnesota, when your child is in ninth grade, their Individualized Education Program (IEP) will

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