Miss Williams' Classroom
Parent Session Resources:
September 7, 2021 - Overview of OVR Presentation
October 12, 2021 - Tips for Completing an OVR Application & Entitlement vs. Eligibility
- OVR Pre-application Presentation
- Online Pre-Application Instructions
- Entitlement vs. Eligibilty Presentation
November 9, 2021 - Financial Aid & Scholarships for College-Bound Students
- Scholarships Presentation
- Financial Aid Presentation
- Missed the session...No worries - we recorded it! (Recorded Session)
December 14, 2021 - Benefits Counseling and Waiver Services
- Working Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program Presentation
- Benefits Counseling Fact Sheet
- Preventing Overpayments Fact Sheet
- Debunking the Three Myths about Disability Benefits and Work Fact Sheet
- Social Security Consent for Release of Information Form
- DRP: Disability Rights PA - Benefits Planning Query Information
- DRP: Disability Rights PA - WIPA Intake Form
January 11, 2022 - Getting Ready for Summer Employment
- OVR Presentation
- Are You Ready for Work Checklist
- Youth Program at CareerLink
- What's Next Youth 14-24 - Careerlink
- Youth Program Pamphlet - Careerlink
January 25, 2022 - SSI Age 18 Redetermination
- Understanding the SSI Age 18 Redetermination Process Presentation
- Redetermination Administration Questionnaire Form (SSA-5666)
- Redetermination Teacher Questionnaire Form (SSA-5665-BK)
- Authorization to Disclose Information Form (SSA-827)
- Survivorship Form (SSA-3367-F4)
- Disability Report Form (SSA-3368-BK)
- Missed the session...No worries - we recorded it! (Recorded Session)
The passcode to access the recording is z#B#3^7J.
February 8, 2022 - Creating a Vision for a Good Life
- Visioning: Using the LifeCourse Framework and Tools to Plan & Problem Solve Presentation
- Transition to Adulthood Guide
- Missed the session...No worries - we recorded it! (Recorded Session)
The passcode to access the recording is Passcode: dB$A#7?x.
Past Parent Session Resources Link
Agency Information
These links are parent focused and highlight opportunities for trainings and information sharing to address the special knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to serve the unique needs of children with disabilities.
| https://www.heath.gwu.edu/ | The HEATH Resource Center is an online clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities. |
| https://www.heath.gwu.edu/sites/g/files/zaxdzs2346/f/downloads/my-future-my-way.pdf | A workbook for Middle and Junior High students considering college. |
| https://www.heath.gwu.edu/parents-guide-transition | This module will increase parent's knowledge and give them the tools to prepare for their child's transition from public school to postsecondary education and his or her emerging adulthood. |
| https://www.iu29.org/Page/114 | This is the Local Task Force section of the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 website. It provides information, meeting and event dates for which parents are encouraged to attend. |
| https://www.iu29.org/Page/208 | This is the transition related section of the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 website. It features transition resources and links appropriate for school staff, agency partners, students, and parents. |
| https://www.imdetermined.org/ | This website seeks to help youth with disabilities and their parents learn more about self-determination. |
| https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/special-services/ieps/understanding-individualized-education-programs | This website offers many resources, including videos, to help parents with learning and attention issues. This link takes parents directly to "Understanding IEPs." |
| https://www.pattan.net/parent-information/ | This website offers many resources, training events, and videos to assist parents and school staff in learning about specific disabilities and education initiatives. |
