Guardianship and Alternatives Families may seek guardianship of their young adults with a disability. This is a very serious decision and process. While guardianship can offer protection and help for people who can’t decide for themselves, it also means loss of significant freedoms and independence. That’s why it is critical that all transition stakeholders understand guardianship and alternatives to it. …
ABLE – Savings Plans for the Future
ABLE—Achieving a Better Life Experience—Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities and their families. ABLE Accounts do not replace other forms of financial assistance, such as SSI, insurance, or programs like SNAP. Rather, ABLE Accounts allow an individual to save post-tax income and use it for disability-related services. NTACT:C and ABLE National Resource Center partnered to create the …
Engaging with Families Training Module
Families are an important part of a student’s development. Traditional, non-traditional, biological, foster, or adoptive families provide vital support throughout students’ lives, including during the transition to adulthood. However, transition outcomes associated with traditional employment, postsecondary education, and independent living may not always align with the values that many families consider most important. The goal of this module is to …
Parent and Family Involvement Annotated Bibliography
Overview of key research outlining family involvement in the transition planning process and methods for better involvement for improved post-school outcomes.