Transition University and ABLE Accounts
ABLE ACCOUNTS: Achieving a Better Life Experience Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Account: A tax-advantaged savings account for individuals with disabilities and their families. The amount of SSI an individual receives is based on their assets as an adult...Power of Attorney
POWER OF ATTORNEY: An Alternative to Guardianship What is a power of attorney? Another alternative to guardianship is a Power of Attorney document. A Power of Attorney is a legal document in which one person (called the “principal”) gives to another person...S.M.A.R.T Goals
S.M.A.R.T Goals June is a good time to stop and look at the progress you have made on the goals you set for this year. Hopefully, the goals you set were SMART – specific, meaningful, attainable/achievable, realistic/relevant, and time-bound. You can make SMART...Extended School Year (ESY)
All About Extended School Year Services in Special Education Some students in special education are eligible for what’s known as Extended School Year (ESY) services, which are provided beyond the school year (e.g., in the summer) to students in keeping with their...