Region 1 and DMD!

Disability Mentoring Day is an annual international event meant to promote career development for students and job-seekers and make employers aware of an available pool of qualified candidates. Each year, in October, a DMD event occurs and opens up many opportunities and possibilities for youth who are exploring their career options. Region 1 in Montana recently shared one young man’s DMD… Read more →

Supported Decision Making Factsheet

New Fact Sheet: Least Restrictive Approaches to Supporting Individuals as Decision Makers Click HERE for pdf http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1102150261897&ca=989708f9-068a-4b9a-85b4-e7e80cd43077 Too often full guardianship (which is very restrictive) is the default option for individuals who need assistance with decision-making. There are alternative approaches to guardianship that are flexible and can adapt to the changing needs an individual may experience. Read more →

Rural Dynamics, Inc: your partner in developing financial security!

  Rural Dynamics, Inc. (RDI) has many programs and opportunities to support Montanans and their quest for financial security. Two of these programs include the MATL loan program, which offers flexible loans to Montanans needing to buy assistive technology or equipment. The other is a loan to help establish or repair credit. The fliers are attached–check out their website and… Read more →

Transitioning from high school to college

Thinking about what you will do after high school can be both an exciting and scary experience. The number of students with disabilities attending college is increasing each year. Students who attend college demonstrate growth in many areas: academic skills, social skills, independence, self-advocacy skills, and self-confidence. Students find that they need to begin planning for college while in high… Read more →

Talking about Relationships and Sexuality

Discussing relationships and sexuality with teens can be a tricky and awkward conversation in general. For parents and educators of youth with disabilities, it can seem particularly filled with landmines. However, it is an important topic for a wide variety of reasons and finding that you aren’t alone in this journey can be helpful. MYTransitions has several resources available (click… Read more →