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***Upcoming ACCES-VR Orientation for 11th and 12th grade students and their families***
Guardianship:
In New York State, when a person becomes 18 years old they are assumed to be legally competent to make decision for themselves. This means no other person is allowed to make a personal, medical or financial decision for that individual. If a person is "intellectually disabled or developmentally disabled," has difficulty making decisions for themselves and over 18 years old, you can ask the Surrogate's Court to appoint a guardian for him or her.
Brandow Law Guardianship Workshop
Guardianship handouts: CLICK HERE
The next virtual transition planning workshop will be on
10/21/25 from 6-8pm
Transition Workshop 10-2025 (002).pdfFor more information regarding this workshop and to register, please CLICK HERE
To view handouts for this workshop, please CLICK HERE
Social Security: (See SSI Application below)
If you would like to apply for SSI benefits for:
An adult with a disability
An adult with a disability
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/
A child with a disability
A child with a disability
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/childhoodssi-pub048.htm
Assistance with Applying: http://www.siloinc.org/
SSI Red Book-A Summary Guide to Employment Supports for People with Disabilities
Medicaid:
Website: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/#apply
2. Application for SSI.PDF17A Presentation 2020- for Transition.pdfSupplemental Needs Trust -Transition.pdfPage updated
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