The Big Questions
Plain answers to the questions families and self-advocates ask most. Each guide says what to do next and who can help for free.
Pick a question
- IEPs and help at schoolAsk for an evaluation, what goes in an IEP, IEP or 504, and what to do if you disagree.Read the guide
- Turning 18A checklist from age 14 to 22: school rights, SSI, ID, voting, and wait lists.Read the guide
- Guardianship and the options to try firstSupported decision-making, powers of attorney, and when guardianship fits.Read the guide
- SSI, SSDI, and working2026 amounts, the age 18 review, and how work changes your check.Read the guide
- ABLE accountsSave without losing SSI or Medicaid. New 2026 rules: disability before 46.Read the guide
- When parents can no longer helpLetter of intent, special needs trusts, and a circle of support.Read the guide
- Medicaid waivers and wait listsWhat waivers pay for, why there are lists, and how to get in line.Read the guide
- Getting a diagnosis and early helpScreening, evaluation, and early intervention from birth.Read the guide
More answers
- Know your rightsADA, IDEA, 504, work, housing, health care, and how to file a complaint.Explore rights
- Find the right helpTell us what you are working on. We will point you to the right guides and services.Start
- Key contacts in your stateParent Centers, Protection and Advocacy, DD Councils, and more, state by state.Pick your state
Every guide was last reviewed in October 2026. Something wrong? Use the "Report" button at the bottom of any guide.