Turning 18 is big milestone for all teens. When the teenager requires significant support needs due to disabilities there are additional considerations and things that must be done ahead of time to ensure the person with disabilities is protected and with wanted support services. In this episode we get a to do list and a pep talk to accompany the streamers and balloons.

podcastKim AlbrechtFebruary 1, 2021adult, 18, social security, conservatorship

#129 - Our Empty Nest Plan: 5 Years Out

We have set a deadline for Miranda to be independent of us, her parents, at the age of 22. While she will always require significant care and continual supervision, we have a plan to phase those supports to others while at the same time honoring her life as a young adult. In this episode we share what we will be doing 5 years out, 4 years out, 3 years out, etc to eventually arrive at this big milestone.

podcastKim AlbrechtJanuary 25, 2021housing, adult, transition, technology, independence, services

“...and He has brought us to this place and has given us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey." -Deuteronomy 26:9