Parent & Family
This section offers resources, guidance, and tools specifically for parents and family members supporting children, youth, and young adults with disabilities. Family engagement is vital to child’s development and a student’s success. Topics include understanding special education, navigating IEP and 504 plans, accessing community services, building advocacy skills, and supporting children at home and in the community.
Parent & Family – Including Military Families
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I Have to Sign What? Healthcare in Transition
When young people turn 18, a lot happens. For instance, in Washington State, 18 is the age when a person legally becomes an adult and…
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Insurance in Healthcare Transition
Healthcare transition, like all other aspects of transitioning to adult community living, employment, and services, can be difficult. However, if teenagers and families plan ahead…
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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Information and Resources for Families
Autism spectrum disorder can affect how a person talks, learns, and relates to others, and every individual is different. Families can learn about early signs,…
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Asking for Help is a Selfless Act for Family Caregivers
Many family caregivers find it difficult to ask for help, but it’s not good for either the caregiver or the person they care for. Getting…
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Purple Up! Celebrating the Month of the Military Child
April, the Month of the Military Child, celebrates military-connected children and youth. They show an ability to adapt in the face of unique challenges. They…
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Do You Have an Emergency Respite Plan?
Who will care for your family member if you are temporarily incapacitated? Don’t wait for an emergency situation to occur to think about who will take…
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Creative Options for a Respite Break
The person you care for may have specific assets and strengths that provide an opportunity for you to have a respite break. These include being able…
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ABLE: An Account to Overcome the SSI Resource Limit for Adults with Disabilities
Living with a disability can be challenging, especially with financial limitations. The Stephen Beck Jr. ABLE Act of 2014 allows individuals with disabilities to save…
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Graduating from NICU: The Joy and Anxiety Finding Your Way to Baby’s Norm
Coming home from the hospital with your baby can be both a joyous and potentially uncertain event, especially for families whose child is graduating from…
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Medicaid or Medicare-Which Covers Long-Term Care?
This quick tip sheet explains which of these programs covers long-term care either in your home, or in a nursing home or other care facility.…
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How to Afford Family Caregiving, Part 3: Offset Some Costs of Caregiving
Being a family caregiver can be financially stressful. This tip sheet, part 3 of a 4-part series, tells you how to find benefits for those…
