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This checklist is designed to support individuals with disabilities, special healthcare needs, and their families through various life stages. While it’s not exhaustive, we hope you find it valuable. Feel free to contact us at (504) 888-9111, (800) 766-7736, or info@fhfofgno.org with any questions or for further assistance.
All Ages
Infant / Preschool 0 - 5
Elementary / Middle School / High School Age 6 - 21
Adulthood 18 & Above
All Ages
- Obtained a copy of FHF of GNO Welcome Booklet
- Visited FHF of GNO website fhfofgno.org
- Sign up for Exceptional Times, Louisiana Digital Magazine
- Join LAdisABILITY Talk, our Facebook Group
- Like us on our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube
- Obtained disability-specific resources and support groups from FHF
Infant / Preschool 0 - 5
- Attended FHF training on Early Intervention Services (EarlySteps)
- Contacted EarlySteps for Referral | Date_____________
- EarlySteps for Evaluation | Date______________
- EarlySteps Determination | Date_____________
- Attended Individual Family Support Plan (IFSP) meeting, if applicable Date______________
- Attended IFSP transition meeting, if applicable | Date_____________
- Signed the Consent form for school district evaluation | Date________________
- Explore Louisiana’s Childcare Assistance Program
- Contacted Social Security Administration to apply for SSI
- Explored state Medicaid options (TEFRA, Family Opportunity Act, Waivers, LaCHIP, etc.)
- Applied for Medicaid | Date________________
- Determined Eligible for Medicaid option ________________ | Date________________
- Determined eligibility for Early Periodic Screening & Diagnostic Testing (EPSDT), applicable if you qualify for one of the Medicaid programs above
- Attended FHF Training on Education Rights and Community Supports
- Contacted Child Search to refer my child for educational evaluation, if it was not done by EarlySteps | Date________________
- Signed a consent form for the school district to do an evaluation (Child Search), if it was not done in EarlySteps | Date________________
- Obtained school district evaluation and determination (1508 Evaluation)
- Attended Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Meeting
- Contacted local Human Services District/Authority: Developmental Disability Services
- Determined Medicaid Waiver Eligibility (Home & Community Based Services)
- Applied for Flexible Family Fund | Date_________________________
- Explored Behavioral Supports and Services, if applicable
Elementary / Middle School / High School Age 6 - 21
- Attend FHF training on Educational Rights and Community Supports
- Obtained a copy of FHF’s “It’s a Good IDEA Louisiana”
- Evaluated for a communication device, if needed
- Obtained a communication device if needed
- If you haven’t done so, contact your local Human Services District/Authority: Developmental Disability Services
- Determined Medicaid Waiver Eligibility (Home & Community Based Services)
- Attended FHF training on financial issues/estate planning (Special Needs Trust)
- Attended FHF training on Transition During/After High School
- Attended FHF training on Age of Majority issues: Continuing Tutorship, Supported Decision Making
- Talk to your youth about what they want to do after high school
- Working on Self-Advocacy Skills with my youth
- Contacted Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS) about employment training and supports, pre-employment services, and work readiness skills
- Contacted Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program.
- Explored post-secondary education options
- Obtained resources on driving with a disability
- Explored Mental and Behavioral Health Services, if applicable
- Talked with medical professionals about transitioning from Pediatrics to Adult Healthcare
- Obtained a copy of FHF’s Independent Living toolkit
Adulthood 18 & Above
- Reapplied for SSI (18 years old)
- Explored Personal Care Services and Waiver Options
- Explored health insurance options
- Determined readiness for post-secondary education
- Obtained list of Day Habilitation Programs, if applicable
