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Financial Capability of Adults with Disabilities

On Monday, December 11, 2017, National Disability Institute (NDI) released a report titled Financial Capability of Adults with Disabilities: Findings from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation National Financial Capability Study. NDI’s analysis of data from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s National Financial Capability Study provides compelling evidence pointing to the need for solutions that advance financial stability and capability for people with disabilities.

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Find My Ride PA Website

This is a website that was developed by the PA Dept. of Transportation and is being piloted currently. Its purpose is to help individuals plan for their transportation needs in an easier, more user friendly way.

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Finding a Support Group

This resource was developed by ASERT to help individuals find a support group.

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Finding Resources

Supporting an individual with autism to find resources within his or her neighborhood, town, county or broader metropolitan region provides a unique opportunity for you to teach fundamental skills in community living. One method of teaching these skills is to involve the person you support in researching, contacting, and connecting with local and regional resources. By scaffolding network building in gradual steps that consider the individual’s needs and learning process, you can empower him or her to play a more active role in shaping his community involvement. Below is a helpful planning tool to get you started. Try to complete as many steps as possible with the person you support.

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Foster Care Social Story

This social story created by ASERT describes the various aspects of foster care to individuals with autism.

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Four Communication Styles

This resource covers the four communication styles and includes an example scenario with how each communication style would respond to a difficult situation.

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Gender-Diverse & Transgender Children

This article from the American Academy of Pediatrics provides teens and parents information on sexual orientation and tips for talking about sexuality.

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Gesturing: Social Story

This resource visually explains Gesturing, which is using movements to help improve mood.

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Getting a Cast Social Story

This resource provides information about what to expect when you get a cast and what happens when it is removed.

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Getting a Haircut

This resource provides information about what its like to get a haircut at a salon.

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