Category: Self-Advocacy

Guardians may have questions about their role if their ward is charged with a crime or incarcerated. This guide goes through some common questions and answers for guardians in this situation. English: Guardianship and the Criminal Justice System (accessible PDF)…

This guide is about post-secondary transition planning for students with disabilities. You will learn about your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to help prepare for a successful transition from high school into adulthood. English: The Individuals…

You may use this letter to ask your landlord to allow you to make a reasonable modification in your housing. You can do this by explaining your disability and listing the reasonable modifications you need to use the housing you…

You may use this letter to ask your landlord to give you a reasonable accommodation in your housing. You can do this by explaining your disability and listing the reasonable accommodations you need to use the housing you live in.…

You may use this letter to ask your landlord to give you an assigned parking space as a reasonable accommodation. You can do this by explaining your disability and why you need an assigned parking space because of your disability.…

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…