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#TransitionTuesday Employment can support mental health by adding structure, routine, purpose, and connection. This youth-written resource shares how work can help during the transition to adulthood. Learn more: umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR… #YouthEmployment #MentalHealth

[website] Top Tips for Talking #Finances with Your #Partner This guide by Advance America takes you and your partner through the steps of a calm, respectful, and productive discussion about shared financial goals, spending habits, and debt. ow.ly/gkK650YCzlv

[website] #AssistiveTechnology Now Available through Creditable #Loans If you are in need of medical equipment, AT, or an accessible vehicle, FODAC is a resource that can help make getting the support you need more cost-effective. ow.ly/xkxP50YCzg6

[webinar] Stepping forward, stepping back: How #parents can support #youth moving to adult #health care 6/15 @ 2 Eastern Helps families navigate the process of health care transition in ways that empower youth to step forward and take a leadership role. ow.ly/N4ZI50Z2LEM

Noah and his mom Amanda share their journey from college to the video game design world — and how persistence helped Noah become a concept artist for video games. youtube.com/watch?v=1M0RRH… #WorkforceWednesday #YETIRAISE

[website] About #ABLEAccounts Talk to a benefits counselor and consider opening an ABLE Account that allows you to save for big goals and expenses while receiving benefits. ow.ly/4kpZ50YCz6B

#TransitionTuesday: Mental health and physical health are connected. This personal perspective shares how managing mental health can support wellness, routines, and self-advocacy. Learn more: umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR… #YouthWellness #MentalHealthSupport

[website} #Culture Pass: Get Free Access to NYC Museums with a #Library Card Libraries all over the country offer free or discounted passes to museums, zoos, and cultural sites. ow.ly/6z8s50YCyWC

[newsletter] RAISE the Standard - Self-Esteem In this issue of RAISE The Standard, we will explore how young people with #disabilities can exercise their #self-esteem. ow.ly/6v5x50YXOJk

[podcast] #ADHD #Money Talk This podcast series, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and online, outlines the difficulties and tactics for cutting costs and managing money with ADHD. ow.ly/2GlJ50YCyJm

[webinar] Virtual RAISE Summit 2026 7/13 2-4pm ET and 7/20 1-3pm ET RAISE Forward: Practical Tools & Tactics for Lasting Impact in #TransitiontoAdulthood and Youth Engagement Part 1 ow.ly/ciKN50YXCVZ Part 2 ow.ly/b22350YXCVU

The YAFC Podcast explores disability disclosure at work, why it’s always a personal choice, and how workplace attitudes shape experiences for young adults with disabilities. youtube.com/watch?v=euQZyk… #WorkforceWednesday #YETIRAISE #DisabilityRights

[website] Boundaries & Beyond– Resources for the #LGBTQIA2S+ Community Supporting Voices: #Inclusive Education Resources & More ow.ly/32fT50Yfq3Q

#TransitionTuesday: Burnout can affect young adults managing school, work, health needs, and new responsibilities. This personal perspective shares signs to recognize and ways to prioritize mental health: umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR… #YouthWellness #MentalHealthSupport

[article] #GroupHomes as Sex Police and the Role of the #Olmstead Integration Mandate Adults with intellectual disabilities who live in group homes possess the same complex range of sexual desires and identities as all adults do. ow.ly/FTkZ50YfpYL

[webinar] Stepping forward, stepping back: How parents can support youth moving to adult health care 6/15 @2 Eastern This webinar will help families navigate the process of #healthcaretransition to empower youth to take a leadership role in their health. ow.ly/oFhb50YW4G2

[website] #DisabilityDisclosure When #Dating Navigating Dating, Disability, and Disclosure. ow.ly/JIAw50YfpW6

10 Tips to Help Your Child Fall in Love with #Reading- Parents help children develop strong, lifelong reading habits. Reading can be a great way for children to relax and escape to a different world. healthychildren.org/English/ages-s…

Low expectations and misunderstandings about disability culture still limit workplace opportunity. This podcast explores why shifting expectations matters for inclusion. youtube.com/watch?v=RSjQZ-… #WorkforceWednesday #YETIRAISE #DisabilityRights

[website] #NoLimits #Relationship Counseling Relationships & Boundaries Groups, Dating Workshops, Emotional Wellness Groups, Sexuality Education, and On-Going Support and Skills Groups are available to #disability organizations and schools. ow.ly/znjl50YfpSm