Financial Planning & Benefits

Financial planning includes budgeting and managing money, as well as understanding and managing benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicaid. There are many resources available to help families and youth make informed financial decisions.
Resources for Post-Secondary Transition Planning

Resources for Post-Secondary Transition Planning

Offers students and their teams a toolbox of templates, checklists and strategies for quality transition plans, Indicator 13 self assessment for LEAs, fillable Transition Plan, and more.

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Graduation Readiness Tool

Graduation Readiness Tool

VT Agency of Education’s (AOE) practical guide for IEP teams and students to prepare to meet graduation requirements by reviewing key areas like academics, transition planning and supports after graduation.

Transition Toolkit for Youth with Disabilities

Transition Toolkit for Youth with Disabilities

A guide full of tools, tips and resources to help move from school to adult life, with topics like planning for college or jobs, finding housing, managing money and healthcare and getting support to make independent choices.

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ABLE National Resource Center

ABLE National Resource Center

A savings account that helps people with disabilities save money for things like education, housing, or healthcare without losing access to benefits like SSI or Medicaid.

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Discover the Difference Between SSI & SSDI

Discover the Difference Between SSI & SSDI

This document (PDF) offers a clear, side-by-side explanation of SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) programs. It covers eligibility criteria, how benefits are calculated, work incentives, and planning strategies (like PASS plans), making it a practical guide for folks navigating disability benefits.

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