Submit and Shine: Applying for the Waiver. Join professionals to learn about how and when to apply for the Developmental Disabilities Waiver for your soon-to-be adult child. Go step-by-step through the application and see what each part means and how to prepare. Attendees will need to print forms on their own and access to a computer.
9:00 a.m. Roadmap to Supports: Navigating DHHS Waiver/Medicaid Application
Presented by Jenni Miller and Lisa Hobza of PTI-NebraskaThis session breaks down eligibility, application steps, timelines, and what services can look like in real life with DHHS waiver services.
10:00 a.m. Choosing the Right Route: Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making
Presented by Molly Blazek of Blazek Law and Laura Maddox Bechard. This session explains guardianship and supported decision-making, and how to choose the path that fits your family.
Be confident! Know your rights so you can advocate for yourself and get the support you need.
Teachers are sometimes the first contact to bring up this vulnerable topic, learn how to best navigate this with families.
Making Informed Choices: Guardianship and Supported Decision Making
Supporting young adults doesn't have to be all or nothing, learn to navigate the process.
Planning for Impact: Using School Improvement to Strengthen Transition Outcomes will focus on meaningful practices and natural connections in your school improvement work, so students are truly prepared for life after graduation.
Life in college is different from high school, so take time now to understand your accommodations to be prepared for college.
Hosted at MPCC Outreach Campus in Broken Bow
Disclosing your disability is not required, but you may need to tell someone. Learn who that might be.
College supports are different than those offered in high school, learn how supports need to be changed before graduation.
Planning Ahead: Understanding Day Services and Finding the Right Fit
Day services offer valuable support options for families.
Staying active is not just for athletes. Explore fun, easy ways to move your body, build healthy habits, and feel your best