Legal topics overview
Age of majority, guardianship and supported decision-making, SSI, and Medicaid waivers, at the level of a first orientation.
Age of Majority and the IEP: A First Orientation
What age of majority means for special education rights, what the IEP must say a year before, and the kinds of decision-making supports to learn about.
Guardianship and Supported Decision-Making: Orientation
A neutral first orientation to guardianship, supported decision-making, and powers of attorney for a young adult with a disability, and where to get help.
Medicaid Waivers for Adults: A First Orientation
What a Medicaid home and community-based services waiver is, how states shape them, what they can cover, and why asking about waiting lists early matters.
SSI and Transition-Age Youth: A First Overview
A first look at what Social Security says about SSI at 18, how school, VR, and work fit in, and where to get answers. No amounts or limits are given.