Turning 18 is big milestone for all teens. When the teenager requires significant support needs due to disabilities there are additional considerations and things that must be done ahead of time to ensure the person with disabilities is protected and with wanted support services. In this episode we get a to do list and a pep talk to accompany the streamers and balloons.

About the Guest

Trudy Marsh Grable is a long-time advocate in the field of disability issues, family support, and services. Trudy conducts person centered thinking programming at Parents Helping Parents, where she has enjoyed a 30-year career. Trudy is also the Executive Director of Journey of Choice, a parent-directed supported living agency, and is the founder of The BFF Project. Trudy is a Credentialed Person Centered Thinking (PCT) Trainer by The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices and utilizes the PCT tools in all aspects of her career and life.

Links to Mentioned Resources

• Parents Helping Parents

• Parents Helping Parents Facebook Group

• State by State SSI Payment Scale

• SSA Blue Book list of impairments

• HUD

Related Episodes

• Legal Rights After 18 - Episode 30 from Season 1

• Special Needs Trusts - Episode 102 from Season 4

• Choosing a Trustee - Episode 103 from Season 4

• Memorandum of Intent - Episode 104 from Season 4

• Life Insurance - Episode 110 from Season 4