Benefits
An adult with an Asperger profile might be eligible for financial support and benefits either based on their disability and/or their income level. These resources can be difficult to navigate, but AANE is here to help you learn how to apply for benefits. We recommend that you browse through these resources and if you still have questions, contact the Adult Services team – we are happy to help you figure out what you need to do next.
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This free webinar teaches autistic adults in any state how to find public federal and state support programs that provide free or low-cost services to help them reach their immediate and longer-term needs and goals. Eligibility requirements and availability of these services vary significantly by... more
MASSACHUSETTS BENEFITS OVERVIEW
MA Benefits Overview Presentation Slides
Room and Board Affidavit Template
MA Benefits Overview Additional Information
SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
Employment and Social Security Benefits Presentation Slides
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (DDS)
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NEW YORK BENEFITS OVERVIEW
NY Benefits Overview PowerPoint Slides
SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
Additional Information about Social Security Income Subsidies
Social Security Income Subsidies Presentation PowerPoint Slides
OFFICE OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD)
Accessing OPWDD Services Presentation Slides
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2019 DDS Northeast Region Adult Autism Resource Guide
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A comprehensive guide that provides great information to adults on the spectrum and to their familiaries about the process for applying to the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) for Adult Autism services. Even if you are not in the Northeast Region of MA DDS, you will find... more
Learn about healthcare coverage for adults on the autism... more
Moving Out: A Family Guide to Residential Planning for Adults with Disabilities
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Finding the right residential situation for an adult child doesn't have to be overwhelming. The authors share decades of experience counseling families on housing options to help parents prepare themselves and their children for a new living arrangement. Discover the universal considerations most... more
Legal Planning For Special Families in Massachusetts: A Family Guide to SSI, Guardianship and Estate…
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Attorney and parent Barbara Jackins' new book is a must have resource for parents of children with special needs and the professionals and advocates who assist them. In an easy-to-read, conversational style, Jackins, the lead author of Special Needs Trust Administration Manual: A Guide for... more
Developing Talents and Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism
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The authors take an in-depth look at entrepreneurship. Using real-life examples, they point out that many of the unique characteristics of individuals on the autism spectrum that lend themselves well to entrepreneurial ventures. The book explores many unnoticed aspects of Vocational Rehabilitation... more
Since most children with Asperger profiles appear to require some interventions, supports, or modifications to enable them to succeed in school, it seems reasonable to assume that many adults with Asperger profiles will require at least some supports or special conditions in the workplace. One of... more