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Ask An Advocate: What Does the Term “Person-Centered” Mean?

Q: I was recently told by a provider that supports my 28-year-old daughter that even though her county documents have

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Ask An Advocate: Affordable Housing

Q. I am very concerned about affordable housing. We are trying to find housing for my adult son with intellectual

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Ask An Advocate: Healthcare Benefits at Age 18

Q. I have a daughter who has Autism and is turning 18 years old tomorrow.  I would like to help her

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Ask An Advocate: Transition Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Q. My daughter is in ninth grade and has an IEP.  Her teacher said it’s time to do a transition evaluation. 

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Ask An Advocate: Planning for School Breaks

Q. School breaks can be stressful because it’s a break in the routine. Do you have any advice on how

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Ask An Advocate: Person-Centered Planning

Q: I worked with someone to create a person-centered plan. What part of my plan should I share with people

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Ask An Advocate: Life After High School

Q. Hello, I’m 17 years old and a senior in high school. I don’t know exactly what I want to

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Ask An Advocate: Sexual Abuse

Q: I have been listening to the NPR series, Abused and Betrayed, which talks about how people with intellectual disabilities

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Ask An Advocate: State Quality Council

Q: What is the State Quality Council?   A: The State Quality Council is a team of people who are

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