HELPFUL RESOURCES

How do I prepare for College?

MoAhead: https://moahead.org/resources/guidebook/

https://disability.mo.gov/education.htm

Portal for students and parents.

http://www.going-to-college.org/

Guide to college for students with disabilities.

https://www.ahead.org/students-parents

Organization for parents and students with disabilities.

https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/

A clearinghouse and resource library of the National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD).

What is the difference between Guardianship and Conservatorship?

Guardians & Conservators under Missouri Law:

http://www.mobar.org/uploadedFiles/Home/Publications/Legal_Resources/Brochures_and_Booklets/Probate_Law_Resource_Guide/guardians.pdf

How will earning a wage impact Disability Benefits?

Disability Benefits 101: https://mo.db101.org/

Can students or youth with disabilities access Sheltered Workshops or receive subminimum wage?

Work Force Innovation ACT (WIOA) Webinars https://dese.mo.gov/communications/webinar/workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-act-wioa

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