Category: Self-Advocacy

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

This factsheet has: information and resources for childcare for children with disabilities. childcare resources from the Department of Children and Families. community resources. Updated: July 2024

This fact sheet is an overview of how the Division of Hearings and Appeals (DHA) process works in Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) service cases. It has information about: how to begin the appeals process. the evidence you need for your…

This fact sheet provides information about the Children’s Long-Term Support appeals process if your request for an allowable service or item is denied. Updated: July 2024

This fact sheet provides general information and resources about the Children’s Long-Term Support program. Updated: July 18, 2024

Residents of a correctional facility have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if they feel that they are being denied any program, service, or benefit for a reason that is directly connected to their disability. This guide provides information…

School districts are required to identify children who may have disabilities and evaluate them for special education eligibility. This guide provides information for parents on special education referrals, the steps of an evaluation, and options if a student is found…