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Episode 8:“Turning 18: What Families Need to Know (201 Series)”
If you have a child with disabilities between the ages of 14–22, you’ve probably already felt the pressure that comes with turning 18. There are forms, referrals, applications, decisions… and it can all feel like a lot.
In this week’s episode, I take a deeper dive into the Turning 18 Checklist and walk through:
➡️ Why the 688 Referral needs to happen early
➡️ Selective Service details (and why it actually matters)
➡️ The reality of Section 8 waitlists
➡️ Guardianship vs. Supported Decision Making
➡️ SSI, SSDI, and what those confusing letters really mean
I’m sharing our family’s experience…
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