These presentations and handouts were presented at the conference on January 9-10, 2016.
Session 1: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Security Benefits
Presenter: Kathryn Collins-Wooley
Also check out: Asperger Syndrome, Employment, & Social Security Benefits
Morning Workshops
Workshop A: Legal Planning and Alternatives to Guardianship
Presenters: Ken Shulman & Barbara Jackins
Workshop B: Public Vocational Supports
Presenters: Kristen Hayden, James Fratolillo, Hermin Miranda & Ann Shor
- Hayden's Presentation Slides
- Miranda's Presentation Slides
- MRC Program Flyer
- Age 18 Redetermination
- Age 18 Benefits Check-up
- Community Living Division Programs and Services Overview
- Independent Living Centers & Transition to Adulthood Programs
- Youth Leadership Network Flyer
- Will MRC Be a Good Fit?
- Will MRC Be a Good Fit? (cont.)
Workshop C: Healthcare
Presenters: Amy Weinstock & Jo Anne Bayliss
- Presentation Slides
- Healthcare Coverage FAQs
- Autism Insurance Resource Center
- Additional Information: Private Insurance
- Health Insurance Resources
- Insurance Options Overview
- ARICA FAQs
- Autism Insurance, ARICA, MassHealth, and the Health Connector Open Enrollment Information
Workshop D: DDS
Presenters: Janet George
Session 2: Overview of Adult Housing
Presenter: Dafna Krouk-Gordon
Afternoon Workshops
Workshop E: Private Housing Options
Presenters: Michael Caballero, Doreen Cummings, Beth Gutierrez & Alan White
Workshop F: Private Vocational Options
Presenters: Barbara Bissonnette, Nataliya Poto, Leslie O'Brien & Meagan Hanley
- Bissonnette's Presentation Slides
- Poto's Presentation Slides
- O'Brien's Presentation Slides
- Hanley's Presentation Slides
Workshop G: Public Housing
Presenters: Kathryn Provost & Eric Shupin
Workshop H: Moving Out
Presenters: Alexandria Nadworny & Susan Nadworny