PACDD, Parents of Adult Children with Developmental Disabilities, is designed to meet the needs of the parents of adults with developmental disabilities. Join other parents with adult children with a variety of developmental disabilities, including autism.

An annual speaker series is offered and typically meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Parents Helping Parents, except in July and August.  Our families come together at a potluck quaretery, usualy in March, June, September and December. Bring a pizza or whatever you like and your own beverages. We need to know how many people to expect.

Parent only meetings are from 6:45pm - 9:00pm
Family potluck meetings are from 6:15pm - 8:00pm

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program: The Housing Authority of the County of San Mateo announces the opening of the Housing Choice Voucher wait list. Applicants may apply on-line beginning 6:00 am on Monday, July 7, 2008 through 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 12, 2008. Click here for more information.

Overheads from 5/21/08 meeting on Family Involvement/Parent Directed Services

Download the Transition Checklist
This is a comprehensive list of resources with an explanation of the service, documents needed to apply, age to apply, overview of services and other general information. Download the checklist now

Private Health Insurance May Be Available Through Your Employer - Continued through Adulthood Check with your employer for a Disabled Dependent Waiver. Not all employers provide this but many do for both health and dental coverage.

Mental Health Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Call 1-800-704-0900

• Make sure you have your son/daughter's Social Security Number and Date of Birth. They will verify the Medi-Cal status.
• If you have private insurance, you must first receive a denial of services from them.

Life Planning

• Planning
• How to Choose a Supported Living Agency
• Screening Information
• California Department of Insurance Protecting California's Consumers

Public Benefits

• Finances How To Apply For Social Security Disability Benefits
• What is SSI for a person with a disability?
• Protecting SSI Benefits

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