Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Parent Transition Information

Below is a list of topics relating to transition.  Not all topics will pertain to every student, but we wanted to make it available to all parents.


Parents and the Transition Process

ABLE Accounts

Adolescent Autonomy Checklist

Adult Services

Agency Overview

College Information

Guardianship

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)

Parent Resources

State IDs

Transition Programs

Transportation

Warren County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DD)

What To Do after High School

Understanding the STABLE/ABLE Account Informational Meeting

An informational meeting about STABLE/ABLE Accounts will be held on Tuesday, December 6 from 9am to noon at Crossroads Church in Mason.  (Informational Meeting Flyer)

"Starting with a general overview, this presentation will review practical uses for the ABLE account. Hear the “what” and “how” of using an ABLE account for housing, transportation, assistive technology, employment training, education, health and wellness, living expenses, and legal fees. Highlights will include the benefits and sometimes unknown ways an ABLE account can be used for qualified expenses."


What is a STABLE/ABLE Account?
     A STABLE Account is an investment account available to eligible individuals with 
     disabilities. STABLE Accounts are made possible by the federal Achieving a Better 
     Life Experience (“ABLE”) Act. STABLE Accounts allow individuals with disabilities 
     to save and invest money without losing eligibility for certain public benefits 
     programs, like Medicaid, SSI, or SSDI. Earnings in your STABLE Account are not 
     subject to federal income tax, so long as you spend them on “Qualified Disability 
     Expenses.”

You can find more information about a STABLE Account at http://www.stableaccount.com/.



Thursday, November 10, 2016

Welcome to the Kings Local Schools Transition Blog!

Our goal is to disseminate relevant information regarding transition services for 14-21 year-old students on an IEP.  If you have a student in elementary school, this blog will provide the information you will need to be informed when the transition section of the IEP comes into play at the age of 14.  


When planning for your child’s future, the talk of transition can sometimes become overwhelming.  We hope to provide you the information you need to make the transition process easier to understand and discuss in the IEP meeting.  There is much information to share, so we plan to post it in smaller sections.  If you would like to follow this blog, please enter your email in the appropriate place to the left of this post.