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Local Resources

• “Accessibility and Employment: What People With Disabilities Need to Know”

  The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology provides these action steps for people with disabilities to get the tools they need to be successful in the workplace.

• “Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams”

  The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are warning the public about several emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines.

  This handout outlines the signs of potential scams and how to report them.

• “Consider the Alternatives: Decision-Making Options for Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities”

  As youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are making plans to attend college, it is more important than ever that families become fully informed about guardianship as well as less-limiting alternatives. This brief, written by Think College partners at PACER Center, defines some of the options and possible ramifications. It also suggests ways to promote self-determination no matter which option is chosen.