New York Guides
New York IEP Transition to Adulthood Guide
Coming SoonNew York Adult Guardianship & Alternatives Guide (Turning 18)
Coming SoonUnited States-Wide Guides
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Articles for New York
ACCES-VR New York: Vocational Rehabilitation for People With Disabilities
How ACCES-VR works in New York, eligibility requirements, Pre-Employment Transition Services, and how to apply for vocational rehabilitation.
ACCES-VR Pre-Employment Transition Services in New York
How to access Pre-ETS through ACCES-VR in New York — eligibility, referral process, available services, and how Pre-ETS connects to full vocational re…
Access NY Health Application and OPWDD HCBS Waiver in New York
How to complete the Access NY Health application for Non-MAGI Medicaid and how Medicaid connects to OPWDD HCBS waiver services in New York.
Adult Disability Benefits Guide vs Special Needs Attorney in New York
Comparing a self-paced New York transition guide to hiring a special needs planning attorney — cost, coverage, and when each option makes sense for yo…
Alternatives to Hiring a Special Needs Planning Attorney in New York
Five alternatives to a special needs attorney for New York families navigating the age-18 transition — what each covers, what it costs, and when to us…
Article 17-A Guardianship in New York
How SCPA Article 17-A guardianship works for people with developmental disabilities in New York, including requirements, costs, and alternatives.
Article 17-A vs Article 81 Guardianship in New York: Which One Fits
Compare New York's two guardianship options — Article 17-A plenary guardianship and Article 81 tailored guardianship — including costs, process, and k…
Article 81 Guardianship in New York
How Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 guardianship works in New York, including the process, costs, tailored powers, and how it compares to Article 17-A.
Best New York OPWDD and Adult Services Guide for Late Transition Planning
What to do when your child is already 18 or older and you haven't started OPWDD, SSI, or Medicaid planning — a guide for families catching up.
Best SSI Age-18 Transition Guide for New York Families
What to look for in an SSI age-18 transition resource for New York — and which option covers the full six-agency sequencing that most guides miss.