Prime
Project Prime(Partners in Rehabilitation and Independence in Maine)funded by the US Department of Education focuses on providing information and training to parents and youth and young adults with disabilities and others so they can access and fully utilize vocational rehabilitation, Independent living and other transition services and supports.
A Toolkit for Youth With Disabilities Transitioning to Adulthood
Making the Move to Managing your Own Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/PAS-Toolkit
PACER Center provides information for young people with disabilities focusing on Social Security Benefits and Employment:
GOING TO WORK: A GUIDE TO SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND EMPLOYMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (2009 EDITION)
This booklet from ICI provides basic information about Social Security disability and health benefit programs, discusses what happens to Social Security disability and health benefits when a young person goes to work, and explains how to maximize a young person's options when he or she goes to work. For more information go to
http://www.communityinclusion.org/article.php?article_id=211
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD/Youth) is your source for information about employment and youth with disabilities (NCWD, 2009). NCWD/Youth works to ensure that transition age youth are provided full access to high quality services in integrated settings to gain education, employment and independent living.
Visit the NCWD/Youth at http://www.ncwd-youth.info/
Governor Ceremonially Signs Bill to Increase Guardianship Standards. Click here to read letter.
Maine Transition Network has developed the “Transition Planning: A Resource Guide.” The guide is divided into four (4) distinct color coded sections. The guide contains introductory white pages designed for all who are developing a transition plan, the yellow pages with statewide agency contacts and information, the blue pages dedicated to young adults and their parents who experience mental health issues, the green pages for students with a developmental disability. Visit www.mainetransition.org to view this comprehensive transition guide.
Ticket to Work: Updated Fact Sheets
Two key documents relating to the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) program have recently been revised. The Overview document highlights the NEW Ticket program, outlining important changes as well as the 2009 payment system. The EN Resources document provides great contact information for both potential and approved Employment Networks, instructing them on where to go for help.
Check out the attached PDF and Large Print Word files to stay informed!
EN Resources SSA 63-026 LP.doc
JMG’s Opportunity Passport™ Program Assists Maine Youth In Meeting Financial Goals
Jobs for Maine’s Graduates (JMG) offers the opportunity for young people in Maine between the ages of 14 - 23 to participate in Opportunity Passport™. Opportunity Passport™ is a program for youth who currently are in foster care or have been in foster care at some point since the age of 14.
Opportunity Passport™ program offers lessons in financial literacy and then provides an incentive for youth to save their money and purchase assets. These young people will have access to dollar for dollar matched savings up to $1,000 per year to be used for the purchase of approved assets such as a car, continued education, or housing.
For more information:
Opportunity Passport™ Youth Friendly Flier
For more information about Job’s for Maine’s Graduates, visit www.jmg.org
