What happens to assistive technology when a Michigan student with an IEP leaves school — how to plan the handoff so devices and services don't disappear at graduation.
How Michigan's Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) supports transition-age students with vision loss — Pre-ETS, vocational rehab, assistive technology, and summer programs.
Michigan's 46 CMHSPs are the gateway to adult disability services — LOCUS assessments, Habilitation Supports Waiver, person-centered planning. Here's how to get your child in.
A Michigan diploma terminates FAPE, but a Certificate of Completion preserves special education eligibility through age 25. Here's how to make the right graduation decision.
Michigan requires public-school students to have an Educational Development Plan on file before entering high school; schools begin developing it in grade 7. Here's how the EDP connects to IEP transition planning and why it matters for special education families.
Prepare for your child's Michigan transition IEP meeting with this checklist — assessments to request, agencies to invite, documents to bring, and questions to ask.
How Michigan IEP teams build independent living goals into transition plans — community-based instruction, postsecondary education planning, and the skills that matter after school ends.
Michigan ISDs operate regional transition programs for students with IEPs aged 18-25. Here's how these programs work, who qualifies, and how to access them.
Michigan Pre-ETS is available to students with disabilities ages 14-26 without a full VR case. Here's how to access five core services through MRS and get the school verification form.
How to apply for Michigan Rehabilitation Services vocational rehabilitation, what the Order of Selection waiting list means, and how to get your student's case moving before they leave school.
Three ways to resolve Michigan IEP disputes: free SEMS mediation, formal state complaints to MDE, and due process hearings. Here's when to use each one.
Comparing Michigan special needs trusts and ABLE accounts for protecting SSI and Medicaid eligibility — costs, contribution limits, control, and when you need both.
Michigan students with IEPs must be invited to transition meetings. Here's how to move from invited to leading — building self-determination and self-advocacy before age 18.
The SOP is the final document Michigan schools must provide when a student exits special education. Most are generic. Here's what a useful one looks like.
Michigan schools must notify families about the transfer of educational rights on or before age 17. Here's what actually changes at 18 and how to stay involved.
Transition IEPs for Michigan students with autism or intellectual disabilities need specific focus on communication, employment, and independent living. Here's what to push for.
Michigan's WBL rules for special education students require signed training agreements, teacher site visits, and safety standards. Here's what your child's IEP team must include.
How NH's 10 Area Agencies and BDS work — intake process, eligibility, HCBS waivers, and timing the transition from school to adult services.
What changes at 18 for disabled young adults in NH — legal rights transfer, IDEA protections, and how to preserve access to services.
RSA 564-E makes NH powers of attorney durable by default. How disabled adults turning 18 can delegate financial authority without court involvement.
NH emergency temporary guardianship lasts 60 days max and requires proof of immediate harm. Filing process, hearing timeline, and transition to permanent order.
What NH guardians must file annually, including Form NHJB-2166-P and the guardian's accounting, with deadlines and practical tips.
Differences between guardianship of the person and estate in NH, plus co-guardianship, standby guardianship, and conservatorship under RSA 464-A.
NH guardianship filing fee is a $260 base fee plus electronic filing and payment fees. Total costs vary from self-filing expenses to $5,000+ with an attorney. Full cost breakdown inside.
What happens inside an NH probate guardianship hearing — the GAL role, court-appointed attorney, e-filing, service requirements, and bond.
How to meet NH's beyond-a-reasonable-doubt standard for guardianship — behavioral evidence rules, the medical affidavit trap, and the 6-month window.
How NH guardianship works for adults with intellectual disability or Down syndrome — capacity standards, evidence requirements, and less-restrictive alternatives.
How to modify, terminate, or restore rights after guardianship in NH — the legal process, grounds for change, and when to petition.
How long does guardianship take in NH? Standard cases typically take several weeks to a few months after filing. Here's every step and deadline.
When your child with a disability turns 18 in NH, parental authority ends overnight. Here's how guardianship, SDM, and other legal tools work under state law.
How RSA 137-J advance directives work for disabled adults turning 18 in NH. Healthcare proxy execution rules, witness requirements, and when agents can act.
NH courts must impose the least restrictive guardianship possible. Learn how limited guardianship under RSA 464-A preserves your adult child's civil rights.
How to choose between a special needs trust and an NH ABLE account — contribution limits, SSI impact, and when you need both.
NH's 2021 supported decision-making law lets adults with disabilities keep all legal rights while getting help from trusted supporters. Here's the full process.
How NHVR Pre-Employment Transition Services work, when to apply, and how VR coordinates with IEP transition planning and Area Agencies.
Every NH guardianship form you need — NHJB-2165-Pe petition, Statement of Facts, background check releases — plus TurboCourt e-filing steps and the $260 fee.
When NH students turn 18, all IEP rights transfer from parents to the student under Ed 1120.01. Here's how educational representative delegation works.
North Dakota has no state ABLE plan, but residents can open one in any state. Here are the 2026 contribution limits, SSI rules, and how to choose a plan.
When your child graduates or ages out of FAPE in North Dakota, school services stop. Here's what adult services replace them and how to avoid a gap.
How transition planning works for students with autism or ADHD in North Dakota, including IEP strategies, adult service eligibility, and waiver options.
How disability accommodations change after high school in North Dakota — from IDEA to ADA and Section 504, including what colleges require and how to self-advocate.
How to apply for North Dakota's Traditional IID/DD HCBS Waiver — eligibility criteria, the Human Service Center intake process, and what services the waiver covers.
Standard diploma, alternate diploma, or certificate of completion — each graduation path affects FAPE eligibility differently in North Dakota. Here's what to know.
Key advocacy organizations in North Dakota that help families navigate IEP transition, including Pathfinder, Family Voices, and the Protection and Advocacy Project.
How DAC benefits work for young adults with disabilities in North Dakota, including eligibility, the Social Security Fairness Act impact, and public pension rules.
How to get guardianship of a disabled child at 18 in North Dakota — the probate court process, costs, limited vs full guardianship, and less-restrictive options.
How to prepare for your child's North Dakota transition IEP meeting, including what to bring, who should attend, and parent rights under state law.
Pre-ETS through North Dakota DVR gives students with disabilities job exploration, work-based learning, and self-advocacy training from age 14 — no formal eligibility needed.
Housing options for young adults with disabilities in North Dakota, including host homes, residential habilitation, independent living, and DD waiver funding.
How self-directed services work in North Dakota's DD waiver, including person-centered planning, the Overall Service Plan, and hiring your own support staff.
How the Supports Intensity Scale and ICAP assessments determine your child's service level in North Dakota's DD waiver system.
How North Dakota's multi-district special education units work, what they mean for transition planning, and why services vary between units.
How special needs trusts work in North Dakota — first-party vs third-party, Medicaid estate recovery under NDCC 50-24.1-07, and when a trust makes sense.
At 18, SSI is re-evaluated under adult rules and North Dakota requires a separate Medicaid application. Here's how to navigate both without losing coverage.
North Dakota's 2019 SDM law lets your adult child keep their legal rights while you help with decisions. How to set up a supported decision-making agreement.
How supported employment works in North Dakota for young adults with disabilities, including DVR job coaching, DD waiver funding, and customized employment.
At 18, IEP decision-making transfers from parents to the student in North Dakota. Learn what this means, the age-17 notice requirement, and your alternatives.
Comparing a structured transition planning guide against hiring a special needs attorney for IEP transition to adulthood in North Dakota.
North Dakota requires transition planning by the IEP year a student turns 15. Here's the full timeline from age 15 through the FAPE exit and what happens at each milestone.
A parent's guide to North Dakota's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation — eligibility, the IPE process, Pre-ETS access, and how DVR fits into IEP transition planning.
How work-based learning, community-based instruction, and Pre-ETS activities fit into North Dakota IEP transition planning for students with disabilities.
What Oregon Administrative Rule 581-015-2200 requires for IEP transition planning, compliance timelines, and measurable postsecondary goals.
How Pennsylvania determines ODP eligibility for intellectual disability and autism waivers — IQ thresholds, Vineland adaptive behavior assessments, and what the county administrative entity requires.
Step-by-step guide to applying for ODP Medicaid waiver services in PA — county MH/ID intake, the PUNS assessment, eligibility requirements, and waiver tracks.
Current budget caps for all three PA ODP waivers in 2026, including the assistive technology update and the P/FDS employment overage allowance.
How to choose between a county CDDP and a Support Services Brokerage for adult developmental disability case management in Oregon.
How Oregon calculates the FAPE exit age for special education students, the September 1 boundary rule, and the Summary of Performance requirement.
How to write measurable postsecondary goals for Oregon IEP transition plans, with examples for education, employment, and independent living domains.
How Oregon's Medicaid long-term care income cap works, when an income cap trust is needed, and how to apply for OHP as a disabled adult turning 18.
Oregon's PSW and DSP staffing crisis affects K Plan services statewide. Practical strategies for finding providers when authorized hours go unfilled.
How Oregon Pre-Employment Transition Services and VR work for IEP and 504 students, including eligibility, Form DHS 1723, and the Order of Selection waitlist.
How Oregon's SDM agreements, conditional surrogates, and OAR 581-015-2325 keep parents involved in IEP decisions after their child turns 18.
How Oregon's Employment First policy, competitive integrated employment, and VR-funded job coaching work for transition-age students with disabilities.
How to navigate the overlap between Pennsylvania OVR and ODP services, the 120-day rule, and when each agency funds employment supports for your young adult.
PA has two ages of majority — 18 for civil rights, 21 for educational decision-making. Here's how they interact and what parents need to prepare for.
Accepting a PA diploma terminates special education services permanently. Here's how graduation pathways work and when deferring is the smarter move.
PA requires transition planning at age 14 — two years before the federal default. Here's what Section III must contain and how to make it work.
How Pennsylvania special needs trusts work, the mandatory DHS OGC approval requirement, and when an ABLE account is the better choice for asset protection.
Comparing a paid interagency transition toolkit against PaTTAN and PEAL Center free resources for Pennsylvania IEP transition planning.
PA students with IEPs can access OVR Pre-Employment Transition Services at 14 — here's how Pre-ETS works, what it covers, and why early enrollment matters.
How the PA Medicaid PH-95 category works, why it ends at 18, and the exact steps to transition to adult Medicaid coverage without losing benefits.
How a PASS plan lets SSI recipients set aside income and resources for a work goal without reducing benefits. Covers eligibility, Form SSA-545, and approval tips.
How to write measurable postsecondary goals that meet PA Bureau of Special Education standards — with examples for employment, education, and independent living.
POA and guardianship both grant authority over a disabled adult's affairs in NH, but they work differently. Cost, legal standard, scope, and when each one fits — compared.
NH POA is voluntary, costs $200–$1,000, and preserves rights. Guardianship is court-ordered, costs $1,500–$5,000+, and removes rights. When each one applies.
Kansas Pre-Employment Transition Services are free for students 14-21 with an IEP or 504 plan. Learn what's covered, how to apply, and how Pre-ETS connects to VR.
How to report wages to Social Security when receiving SSI or SSDI. Covers the SSI earned income exclusion, SGA limits, Trial Work Period, and what happens if you don't report.
What the Summary of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (SAAFP) is, what Pennsylvania schools must include, and how to use it after graduation.
Steps to take when a Washington school isn't implementing your child's IEP: documentation, prior written notice, state complaints, due process, and when to contact Disability Rights Washington.
Your PA school district wants your child to graduate early. Here's how to dispute a NOREP, defer graduation, and protect FAPE through age 22.
South Carolina offers a 100% state income tax deduction for ABLE contributions. Learn the 2026 limits, SSI interaction, and how to claim it on your SC return.
Should you pay $3,000–$5,000 for a South Carolina special needs attorney or use a $24 transition guide? Here's how to decide based on your family's situation.
Navigating the autism transition in South Carolina — from school services to BHDD waivers, SSI redetermination, SCVRD, and adult healthcare consent.
Should you hire a disability advocate or an attorney in South Carolina? Compare costs, authority, and when each makes sense for IEP, SSI, and guardianship issues.
DRSC is South Carolina's federally mandated Protection & Advocacy agency. Learn what services DRSC provides, how to request help, and when to call them.
SC students with disabilities can receive FAPE through age 21 under the September 1 cutoff. Learn the rule, how diploma vs credential affects eligibility.
The ICF/IID Level of Care assessment is the gateway to SC's ID/RD and Community Supports waivers. Learn what it measures, who qualifies, and how to prepare.
Know your rights before walking into an SC IEP meeting. Prior written notice, recording, inviting outside agencies, bringing advocates — what the law says.
Age-appropriate transition assessments are required in SC IEPs by age 13. Learn the types, timelines, and how assessments shape post-secondary goals.
South Carolina requires IEP transition planning at 13 — three years before the federal minimum. Learn the goals, assessments, and timelines unique to SC.