Summary:
Age of majority is the age when children legally become adults. At this time, they gain the rights of adults, which include the right to vote, marry, apply for a credit card, make medical and financial decisions for themselves, sign contracts, live independently, and much more. In most states the age of majority is age 18.
This webinar discusses:
- why age of majority is a critical issue for parents and youth with disabilities alike;
- the importance of starting early and building young people’s decision-making skills;
- resources, strategies, and tools for preparing youth for reaching their age of majority;
- the valuable role that supported decision-making and person-centered planning can play in supporting the young person after he or she gains their majority; and
- the part that Parent Centers can play in moving this message forward
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