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A Guide to Preparing Your Child with a Disability for Life Beyond High School

The “Minnesota Secondary Transition Toolkit for Families” was created to make transition planning easier and help you approach this phase of life with your child one step at a time. The toolkit offers easy-to-understand information about the purpose of transition planning, the goal and importance of age-appropriate assessments, and the required rules that are used by schools. It also includes information on the community partners that can provide your youth with supports as adults. Most important, this guide explains the vital role families play in each step of the transition journey. Posted:4/22/2013

MDA Scientific Conference To Emphasize Therapy Development

MDA will host a scientific conference April 21-24, 2013, in Washington, D.C. The conference will emphasize specific therapy development for neuromuscular disorders in a way that would not have been possible as recently as five years ago. The conference, which is not open to the general public, brings together experts from different disease areas and with different types of expertise. Blogs and other reports will be posted on the MDA website during and after the meeting. Posted: 4/21/2013

LEAD Center 4/24 Webinar: Using Work Incentives to Build Financial Stability

Discover opportunities for individuals with disabilities to increase income through the use of Social Security (SSDI and SSI) work incentives, including work incentives that support savings above the $2,000 SSI asset limit. This webinar will offer an overview of the two Social Security disability benefit programs while exploring the different work incentive options available that encourage savings and economic advancement for people with disabilities. Posted: 4/20/2013

What Does Living Well with a Disability Mean to You?

The Living Well With A Disability℠ Conference & Expo is an opportunity for businesses and individuals across the United States to connect with people with disabilities, parents of youth with disabilities, caregivers and more. The 4-day conference and 2-day expo will motivate people with disabilities to live well – whether the person’s goal is to learn cooking techniques, try rock climbing, or discover a new piece of technology. Posted: 4/18/2013

US court backs blocking NC disabled services cuts

North Carolina's Medicaid program can't cut in-home services for more than 2,400 disabled adults while a class-action lawsuit challenges the decision, according to a federal appeals court ruling taking effect Tuesday. Read more here. Posted:4/17/2013