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Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) discuss the complexities of guardianship; they highlight the importance of understanding legal capacity and exploring alternatives like supported decision-making. They note that voting rights exist under guardianship and also cover reasonable accommodations, such as having a support person in court, and the role of Medicaid-authorized representatives. Join the conversation!

Episode Keywords:
Guardianship, supported decision making, legal capacity, alternatives to guardianship, court appointed, young adult, decision making, voting rights, reasonable accommodations, Medicaid authorized representative, SSI, representative payee, non-verbal communication, advocacy, transition process

LInks:
Episode 23 - Guardianship (link)
Episode 52 - Audi Levering and Supported Decision Making Pt. 1 (link)
Episode 53 - Audi Levering and Supported Decision Making Pt. 2 (link)
Episode 54 - Audi Levering and Supported Decision Making_Full Discussion (link)
Guardianship (page)
Alternatives to Guardianship (page)
YouTube Playlist - Guardianship (link)
YouTube Playlist - Alternatives to Guardianship (link)

Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
In the Matter of William Pughsley (document)
Parents Place of Maryland (site)

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Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.

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Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) take a few minutes to reflect on their journey, now in the fourth season, and the diverse topics they've covered, including interviews, info sessions, and timelines. They celebrate reaching 94 episodes and 5,000 downloads (noting that most podcasts don't surpass seven episodes). They express gratitude for their global audience, mentioning listeners from various countries, and encourage listener feedback and reviews to enhance their reach. Join the conversation!

Episode Keywords:
podcast, search engine optimization, transition coordinators, listener feedback, episode downloads, global audience, transition topics, community support, milestones, transition commission, political climate, funding concerns, resource links, post secondary transition

Support the show

To download a copy of a transcript for this episode or any of our previous conversations, click here.
Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.
Additional information about post-secondary transition can be found at our website.
The Post-Secondary Transition Podcast Facebook page.
Visit our YouTube Channel to find additional video resources.
Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.

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Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) discuss summer opportunities for students with disabilities, emphasizing the importance of considering alternatives to Extended School Year (ESY) programs. They highlight the benefits of work and volunteer experiences, mentioning resources like DORS and local workforce development programs; they even discuss sleep-away camps as a way to foster independence! Join the conversation!

Episode Keywords:
Summer opportunities, IEP, extended school year, vocational skills, DORS counselor, work study, volunteer opportunities, sleep-away camps, independence, social opportunities, community involvement, transition specialist, self-directed services, Rec and Parks, Facebook groups

Links:
Vocational Rehabilitive Agency (page)
Rehabilitation Services Administration by State (page)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (page)
Ep.19 Work-based School Programs (link)
Ep. 21 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (link)

Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) (site)
Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) (site)

Support the show

To download a copy of a transcript for this episode or any of our previous conversations, click here.
Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.
Additional information about post-secondary transition can be found at our website.
The Post-Secondary Transition Podcast Facebook page.
Visit our YouTube Channel to find additional video resources.
Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.