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pdf, 134 KB

For US families only. Guardianship law in this guide is US state law. It walks American families through less restrictive options to look at before guardianship when a young person turns 18. In England and Wales, decisions at 16+ fall under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, which this guide does not cover.

Full Chapter 9 from The Transition Map as a stand-alone mini-guide:

  • What changes at 18
  • Start at the bottom of the decision-making ladder
  • Questions to help families choose
  • Why not to get guardianship “just to be safe”
  • When to start + checklist

Supports self-determination and supported decision-making conversations at IEP meetings. Not legal advice; consult an attorney for court decisions.

The chapter checklist pages are included as the family handout.

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The Transition Map Complete Bundle: 5 Mini-Guides, Printables + Parent Night Kit

Everything a transition team and family need to map the road from school to adult life, in one bundle. The Transition Map Complete Bundle puts five topic mini-guides, the printable tear-out pack, and the Parent Night Kit together at a lower price than buying them one by one. What's in the bundle: • SSI at 18 Mini-Guide: why 18 triggers SSI redetermination, how to apply, work rules, and a monthly pay report tracker • ABLE Accounts Mini-Guide: SSI money rules, representative payee basics, and an ABLE savings log • Guardianship and Decision-Making Mini-Guide: less restrictive alternatives to look at before guardianship • VR and Pre-ETS Mini-Guide: Pre-Employment Transition Services and vocational rehabilitation, explained for families • HCBS Waivers and Aging Out Mini-Guide: Medicaid waivers, waiting lists, and a housing ladder • Printable Tear-Out Pack: color checklists by age and letter templates for ages 14-22 • Parent Night Kit: slides and family handouts for a transition parent night Built for special education transition teachers, case managers, transition coordinators, and families of students ages 14-22. Guides are written in plain language, with checklists and trackers instead of walls of text. Print one page at a time for IEP meetings, home visits, and parent nights. National content; any state examples are labeled. This is an educational resource, not legal or benefits advice. Rules for SSI, ABLE, guardianship, VR, and waivers are US-based and vary by state, so verify with the agency involved. From the author of The Transition Map (Jeremy D. Gooch, The Transition Cliff). 20+ years in education.

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