Category: Self-Advocacy

You may use this letter to ask your child’s school to give your child reasonable accommodations during the school day. You can do this by explaining your child’s disabilities and listing the reasonable accommodations they need to get the most…

This self-advocacy factsheet explains what the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is. It also explains how you find out if you are eligible for their services and the Order of Selection. This factsheet is available in the following languages: English: The…

This self-advocacy factsheet explains how you can switch your Division of Vocational Rehabilitation counselor. This factsheet is available in the following languages: English: Switching Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (accessible PDF) Español: Cambio de consejeros de la…

This self-advocacy factsheet explains what you can do if the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation denies your request for a good or service. It also explains the denial letter and the appeal process. This factsheet is available in the following languages:…

This self-advocacy factsheet explains how you can apply for services from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and what to expect. It also explains what Workforce Development Areas are. This factsheet is available in the following languages: English: Applying for Services…

Education law requires that public schools consider the language needs of children who have limited English proficiency in the child’s programs and activities. This includes meaningful participation for parents whose first language is not English. This guide explains meaningful participation…

You may use this letter to tell your guardian that you need help with reaching a goal. You may also use this letter to tell your guardian about things that stop you from reaching your goal and how they can…

You may fill out this form letter to tell your guardian, case manager, or provider that your rights are being restricted and to ask why your rights are being restricted. Updated: October 2024.

This factsheet has information about: your rights when you use home and community-based services. your rights when you live in a controlled residential setting. what happens if your provider or residential facility needs to change or limit your right. Updated:…

This factsheet has information about: the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability. the listing of impairments. how the Disability Determination Bureau evaluates disabilities in children. “marked” and “extreme” limitations. Updated: July 2024