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iSVA Middle School Student/Parent Transition Interview 2025-2026

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Happy 18th Birthday Card-To be given to all students ages 17/18 at their Annual ARD

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Happy 18th Birthday Card-To be given to all students ages 17/18 at their Annual ARD

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The U.S. military has six branches of service: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Space Force. The requirements to join are similar for all six, but there are differences in age limits, test scores, and fitness levels. You can apply online or through a recruiter.

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This site provides information about Texas high school graduation requirements. Information about individual graduation committees and alternative graduation requirements for students who entered high school before the 2011-2012 school year can be found on the Individual Graduation Committees webpage.

Announcements

Senate Bill 1888 (87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021), establishes the Texas First Early High School Completion Program to allow public high school students who demonstrate early readiness for college to graduate early from high school and earn a scholarship for one or two semesters at certain Texas universities. Information regarding the program is provided on the Texas First Early High School Completion Program webpage.

Financial Aid Application Graduation Requirement

In 2019, the 86th Texas Legislature established a new financial aid application graduation requirement. Beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 school year, each student must do one of the following in order to graduate:

Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);

Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA); or

Submit a signed opt-out form.

Additional information regarding the financial aid application graduation requirement is provided on the Financial Aid Requirement webpage.

House Bill 5: Foundation High School Program

The new Foundation High School Program became the default graduation program for all students entering ninth grade beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. Additional information about the Foundation High School Program is provided on the House Bill 5: Foundation High School Program webpage.

Senate Bill 30: Community Safety Education Act

Senate Bill (SB) 30, also known as The Community Safety Education Act, requires the State Board of Education (SBOE) to adopt rules to include the instruction developed under in one or more courses in the required curriculum for students in grades 9-12. The SBOE adopted a new rule in Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code , §74.39, Requirements for Instruction on Proper Interaction with Peace Officers

that became effective August 27, 2018. This rule requires school districts and charter schools to provide instruction to students in grades 9-12 on proper interaction with peace officers during traffic stops and other in-person encounters.

Students who entered high school before the 2014-2015 school year have the option to graduate under the new Foundation High School Program or the existing Minimum High School Program (MHSP), Recommended High School Program (RHSP), or Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP). Information on all current graduation programs available at the links below:

The following resources provide additional information related to state graduation:

Official State Board of Education Administrative Rules Regarding Graduation Requirements

The State Board of Education (SBOE) has authority over graduation requirements for Texas public school students. To access SBOE rules on graduation, select from the following:

For information on high school graduation requirements for students who entered high school before 2007-2008, please contact the Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division.

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The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.

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This FREE ASVAB Practice Test (updated for 2023) will help you prepare for your exam. Get a feel for what the real ASVAB is like by reviewing our 60 practice questions with answers along with detailed explanations.

This ASVAB Practice Test (Armed Forces Qualification Test) will cover general science, arithmetic reasoning, word knowledge, paragraph comprehension, mathematics knowledge, electronics knowledge, auto & shop information, mechanical comprehension and assembling objects.

This AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) will have 135 multiple choice questions. Our ASVAB practice tests follow the same format and structure as the computerized test, which is known as the CAT-ASVAB. The tests have the same number of questions, the same types of questions and are timed just like the actual test.

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Detailed descriptions of the world-of-work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, developers, researchers, and more. Individuals can find, search, or browse across 900+ occupations based on their goals and needs. Comprehensive reports include occupation requirements, worker characteristics, and available training, education, and job opportunities.

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It’s difficult to predict the future, but it’s never too early to start planning for it. Our tool will show you how much your living expenses will cost, and the amount of money you will need to earn to pay for them.

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Career planning is the process of deciding what industry you want to work in and what job you want to hold. This involves assessing your skills, experience, and goals.

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My Perfect Resume takes the hassle out of resume writing. Choose from several templates and follow easy prompts to create the perfect job-ready resume effortlessly.
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The I'm Determined project, a state directed project funded by the Virginia Department of Education, focuses on providing direct instruction, models, and opportunities to practice skills associated with self-determined behavior.

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Dr. Michael Wehmeyer and his colleagues developed and normed the ARC Self-Determination Scale to: (a) assess the self-determination strengths and weaknesses of adolescents with disabilities, (b) facilitate student involvement in educational planning and instruction to promote self-determination as an educational outcome, (c) develop self-determination goals and objectives, and (d) assess student self-determination skills for research purposes.

After students complete the assessment, the ARC Scale yields a total self-determination and four sub-domain scores.

Autonomy

Self-Regulation

Psychological Empowerment

Self-Realization

Total Self-Determination

The Scale administrator will need to use the ARC Procedural Guidelines to convert raw scores into norm sample percentile scores and the percentage of positive responses. The ARC Self-Determination Scale is available for you to use, free of charge (see below for permission letter). Download the Procedural Guidelines manual and ARC Scale by clicking on the links below.

For help scoring and interpreting the ARC:

Dr. Michael Wehmeyer of the University of Kansas, provided permission ( ARC Permission Letter.doc) to make the ARC Self-Determination Scale available for no charge. Users may download and use The ARC's Self-Determination Scale without further permission. Users may not modify the scale or redistribute the scale without additional permission from the copyright holder (Michael Wehmeyer).

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Dr. Michael Wehmeyer and his colleagues developed and normed the ARC Self-Determination Scale to: (a) assess the self-determination strengths and weaknesses of adolescents with disabilities, (b) facilitate student involvement in educational planning and instruction to promote self-determination as an educational outcome, (c) develop self-determination goals and objectives, and (d) assess student self-determination skills for research purposes.

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Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services supports people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, maintain and advance in meaningful employment by providing a range of services based on an individual's employment goals. Our Vocational Rehabilitation ( VR) counselors work closely with job seekers to determine an employment goal, and then identify and arrange for the high-quality services that lead to successful employment.

Our VR teams are ready to serve you every day during regular business hours, and have innovated our services, which are available remotely via phone, teleconference, telemedicine or can arrange for socially-distanced in-person services. We continue to provide the same high-quality services, while ensuring a priority of safety for VR customers and staff.

Guided by the principle of informed choice, customer employment goals guide the services that are provided, consistent with the customers' strengths, resources, interests, and capabilities.

VR Counselors work in tandem with VR Business Relations teams who outreach to employers seeking qualified job seekers with disabilities to help fill their open positions.

The VR Program is an integral part of the state's comprehensive workforce development system and services are delivered in collaboration with Local Workforce Development Boards, ISDs, colleges, community rehabilitation providers and numerous other partners.

Vocational Rehabilitation Provider Locator Tool

TWC's Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Provider Locator is now available. Staff and customers can easily search for VR providers by zip code, location radius, service category, and contract type. This interactive search tool helps everyone make more informed choices by identifying service providers near VR customers.

For step-by-step instructions, refer to the Provider Locator Tool documentation or view the Provider Locator video for a demonstration on how to use and navigate the tool.

For questions about this tool or to report any issues, please use the VR Provider Locator form.

Business Enterprises of Texas

Business Enterprises of Texas ( BET) serves people who are legally blind by training them for careers managing food service facilities throughout Texas.

Vocational Rehabilitation Staff Manuals

Other Programs & Services

Programs and services for adults, youth and students with disabilities provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission:

Terms and Conditions for Non-Contracted Services

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Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services supports people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, maintain and advance in meaningful employment by providing a range of services based on an individual's employment goals. Our Vocational Rehabilitation ( VR) counselors work closely with job seekers to determine an employment goal, and then identify and arrange for the high-quality services that lead to successful employment.

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By completing the online self-referral, you are taking the first step in your Vocational Rehabilitation journey.

✓ If you have a physical, mental, or emotional disability that affects your ability to obtain or maintain employment, you may be eligible for our services to help you in finding and retaining meaningful employment.

✓ Please complete the form fields so that we may connect you with a counselor who can tell you more about how the VR process works.

✓ Once your information has been received, you will be contacted by VR staff to schedule time to discuss your interest in vocational rehabilitation (VR) services. If you would like, a friend or family member may join you in this conversation.

If you do decide to apply for VR services, eligibility for those services is based on these four factors:

1. You have a physical, cognitive, or mental impairment documented by the appropriately qualified professional (doctor, psychologist or other)

2. Your documented impairment causes a substantial barrier to getting or keeping employment

3. You can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services that lead to an employment outcome

4. You require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, secure, retain or regain employment

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By completing the online self-referral, you are taking the first step in your Vocational Rehabilitation journey. ✓ If you have a physical, mental, or emotional disability that affects your ability to obtain or maintain employment, you may be eligible for our services to help you in finding and retaining meaningful employment.

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Registering to vote in Texas is easy! So long as you are eligible, you will be able to register to vote in your county of residence to make your voice heard in local, state and federal elections.

Start a new voter registration application here.

Texas law requires eligible voters to register by the 30th day before Election Day. The voter registration deadline for the May 6, 2023 Election is April 6, 2023.

To confirm your voter registration status, you can visit the Texas Secretary of State's Am I Registered?' portal, which allows you to look up your voter registration record in the statewide voter registration database.

Voter registration in Texas is county-based, so we encourage you to contact your county voter registrar for specific questions regarding the status of your voter registration.

Texans who have recently changed their name or moved can easily update their voter registration online through Texas.gov. Click here to update your voter registration information online.

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The Arc of Texas – Promoting the human rights and self-determination of Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Texas Health and Human Services contracts with 37 local mental health authorities and two local behavioral health authorities to deliver mental health services in communities across Texas.

LMHAs and LBHAs provide services to specific areas. To find where to get services in your area, you need to know which county or ZIP Code you live in. The online mental health services search form and this service area map (PDF) will help you find the LMHA or LBHA closest to you. If you already know your county's LMHA or LBHA, you can find its contact information below. The LMHA's or LBHA's referral line provides confidential help 24/7.

HHSC requires each LMHA and LBHA to evaluate the mental health needs of communities in their area and plan, develop policy, coordinate services and use resources to address those needs. Each LMHA and LBHA is also required to consider public input, the ultimate cost-benefit and client care issues to:

Ensure people who need services can exercise consumer choice by helping them decide on their services, service provider and location of services.

Ensure the best use of public money to create a network of service providers and determine whether to provide a service or to contract that service to another organization.

Make recommendations on the most appropriate services available to people who need services.

Local Authorities

ACCESS

Andrews Center Behavioral Healthcare System

Betty Hardwick Center

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services

Border Region Behavioral Health Center

Burke Center

Camino Real Community Services

The Center for Health Care Services

Center for Life Resources

Central Counties Services

Central Plains Center

Coastal Plains Community Center

Community Healthcore

Denton County MHMR Center

Emergence Health Network

Gulf Bend Center

Gulf Coast Center

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center

Helen Farabee Centers

Hill Country Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Centers

Integral Care

County served: Travis

Lakes Regional MHMR Center

LifePath Systems

MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley

MHMR Services for the Concho Valley

My Health My Resources (MHMR) of Tarrant County

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA)

Nueces Center for Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities

Pecan Valley Centers for Behavioral & Developmental HealthCare

PermiaCare (formerly Permian Basic Community Centers)

Spindletop Center

StarCare Specialty Health System

Texana Center

Texas Panhandle Centers

Texoma Community Center

Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health

West Texas Centers

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What is Supplemental Security Income?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes):

It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and

It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

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Am I eligible for SSI benefits?
This link will take you to the Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool. By taking 5 to 10 minutes to answer a few questions, you can find out if you are eligible for SSI or other benefits. (See also more detailed information on SSI Eligibility Requirements.)

How may I apply for SSI benefits?

Take this link to a summary about the SSI Application Process and Applicant Rights.

If you believe you or someone you know may be eligible for SSI, you can use the link below to assist you in requesting an appointment. The online process takes about 5-10 minutes and no documentation is required at this time. We will need basic information about you and, if applicable, the person you are assisting.

Information we need:

Name, date of birth, and Social Security number of the individual interested in SSI.

Mailing address and phone number for the individual interested in SSI.

Your name and phone number if you are assisting another individual.

Optional: Email address for the individual interested in SSI

Once you have successfully completed the online process, a Social Security representative will schedule the appointment. We will send an appointment confirmation to the individual interested in SSI by mail, email, or both. In some cases, a Social Security Administration (SSA) representative may contact you by phone to schedule the appointment.

If you are assisting an individual who is not your minor child with the appointment request, please inform the individual that an SSA representative will be contacting them by phone to discuss their interest in SSI benefits.
Request an SSI Appointment
If you are not able to complete the request using the link above, you may schedule an appointment by phone by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also contact your local Social Security office. You can find the phone number for your local office by using our Field Office Locator.

Help for Beneficiaries
Who Return to Work

If you already get benefits and are thinking about returning to work, please check out this link to a summary about SSI Work Incentives.

Income Reporting

If you receive SSI for yourself or someone else, check out this link to a chart with detailed instructions regarding income reporting for SSI recipients.

General Information
When you use the link to General Information, you will come to our list of published pamphlets and fact sheets about SSI. Some of these publications are in different formats. Some are also available in both English and Spanish languages.

Understanding SSI

The Understanding SSI booklet provides comprehensive general information about SSI eligibility requirements and processes. Written especially for SSI advocates, but also useful for the general public, it addresses a broad range of topics, from applying for benefits to reporting events that may change the payment of benefits. Please check out its "Table of Contents" for a list of these topics.

SSI Spotlights
SSI Spotlights are a series of 27 fact sheets about a variety of SSI topics, e.g., living arrangements, and are designed to supplement the guidelines in Understanding SSI (see above). You may link directly to each of the spotlights, or you may link to them from the text of the guidelines.

In addition, Spanish versions of the spotlights are available at Puntos Importantes de Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario (SSI).

Social Security Handbook
This is a link to Chapter 21 of the Social Security Handbook which contains material about SSI organized in question and answer format so that you can find the information you need quickly and easily.

SSI Law and Regulations
Go to our page on SSI Law and Regulations to find out which parts of the Social Security Act and the Code of Federal Regulations for the Social Security Administration are used to administer the SSI program.

Resources for Advocates and the General Public
Check the links on our SSI Resources page for information on how to find the nearest Social Security office, how to obtain a proof of income letter, etc.

SSI Eligibility Notices

We routinely send notices to people who already receive benefits from us to let them know they may be eligible for another type of benefit and they should contact us and apply. From December 2020 through June 2022, we are sending notices to certain people who already receive Social Security benefits to let them know they may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. If people who receive the notice have an E-mail address registered with us, they may also receive an E-mail. The SSI program provides monthly payments to adults and children who have low income and resources, and who are blind or disabled. The SSI program also provides monthly payments to people age 65 and older who have low income and resources.

We established a dedicated phone line with a team of specialized employees to help people who receive this notice. These employees are SSI experts who can answer questions and help callers apply for SSI.

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What is Supplemental Security Income? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes): It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

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Texas Health and Human Services contracts with 37 local mental health authorities and two local behavioral health authorities to deliver mental health services in communities across Texas.

LMHAs and LBHAs provide services to specific areas. To find where to get services in your area, you need to know which county or ZIP Code you live in. The online mental health services search form and this service area map (PDF) will help you find the LMHA or LBHA closest to you. If you already know your county's LMHA or LBHA, you can find its contact information below. The LMHA's or LBHA's referral line provides confidential help 24/7.

HHSC requires each LMHA and LBHA to evaluate the mental health needs of communities in their area and plan, develop policy, coordinate services and use resources to address those needs. Each LMHA and LBHA is also required to consider public input, the ultimate cost-benefit and client care issues to:

Ensure people who need services can exercise consumer choice by helping them decide on their services, service provider and location of services.

Ensure the best use of public money to create a network of service providers and determine whether to provide a service or to contract that service to another organization.

Make recommendations on the most appropriate services available to people who need services.

Local Authorities

ACCESS

Andrews Center Behavioral Healthcare System

Betty Hardwick Center

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services

Border Region Behavioral Health Center

Burke Center

Camino Real Community Services

The Center for Health Care Services

Center for Life Resources

Central Counties Services

Central Plains Center

Coastal Plains Community Center

Community Healthcore

Denton County MHMR Center

Emergence Health Network

Gulf Bend Center

Gulf Coast Center

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

Heart of Texas Region MHMR Center

Helen Farabee Centers

Hill Country Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Centers

Integral Care

County served: Travis

Lakes Regional MHMR Center

LifePath Systems

MHMR Authority of Brazos Valley

MHMR Services for the Concho Valley

My Health My Resources (MHMR) of Tarrant County

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA)

Nueces Center for Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities

Pecan Valley Centers for Behavioral & Developmental HealthCare

PermiaCare (formerly Permian Basic Community Centers)

Spindletop Center

StarCare Specialty Health System

Texana Center

Texas Panhandle Centers

Texoma Community Center

Tri-County Behavioral Healthcare

Tropical Texas Behavioral Health

West Texas Centers

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The Arc of Texas – Promoting the human rights and self-determination of Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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My Future.com (Developed by the Department of Defense)

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My Future helps young adults plan their next steps by providing information on career goals, applying to the right college and military service opportunities.

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Driving and Transportation Options for Young Adults With Disabilities | Navigate Life Texas

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This page covers transportation options for older children and young adults with disabilities and special health care needs, including driving and more. Transportation means getting from one place to another. It can also mean more independence for your child as they transition to adulthood.

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Through a Registered Apprenticeship program, you can obtain paid, relevant workplace experience while acquiring the skills and credentials that employer's value. 90% of apprentices who complete an apprenticeship retain employment, with an average annual salary of $80,000. Learn more about the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship for career seekers and prospective apprentices.

Watch the video to the right to see three apprentices - Ana Figueroa (Philadelphia Glaziers Local 252), Gabrielle Wessells (Philadelphia IBEW Local 98) and Darius Gainey (Baltimore Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 486), weigh in on the best reasons to do an apprenticeship.

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What is Supplemental Security Income?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes):

It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and

It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Recently Updated

Am I eligible for SSI benefits?
This link will take you to the Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool. By taking 5 to 10 minutes to answer a few questions, you can find out if you are eligible for SSI or other benefits. (See also more detailed information on SSI Eligibility Requirements.)

How may I apply for SSI benefits?

Take this link to a summary about the SSI Application Process and Applicant Rights.

If you believe you or someone you know may be eligible for SSI, you can use the link below to assist you in requesting an appointment. The online process takes about 5-10 minutes and no documentation is required at this time. We will need basic information about you and, if applicable, the person you are assisting.

Information we need:

Name, date of birth, and Social Security number of the individual interested in SSI.

Mailing address and phone number for the individual interested in SSI.

Your name and phone number if you are assisting another individual.

Optional: Email address for the individual interested in SSI

Once you have successfully completed the online process, a Social Security representative will schedule the appointment. We will send an appointment confirmation to the individual interested in SSI by mail, email, or both. In some cases, a Social Security Administration (SSA) representative may contact you by phone to schedule the appointment.

If you are assisting an individual who is not your minor child with the appointment request, please inform the individual that an SSA representative will be contacting them by phone to discuss their interest in SSI benefits.
Request an SSI Appointment
If you are not able to complete the request using the link above, you may schedule an appointment by phone by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also contact your local Social Security office. You can find the phone number for your local office by using our Field Office Locator.

Help for Beneficiaries
Who Return to Work

If you already get benefits and are thinking about returning to work, please check out this link to a summary about SSI Work Incentives.

Income Reporting

If you receive SSI for yourself or someone else, check out this link to a chart with detailed instructions regarding income reporting for SSI recipients.

General Information
When you use the link to General Information, you will come to our list of published pamphlets and fact sheets about SSI. Some of these publications are in different formats. Some are also available in both English and Spanish languages.

Understanding SSI

The Understanding SSI booklet provides comprehensive general information about SSI eligibility requirements and processes. Written especially for SSI advocates, but also useful for the general public, it addresses a broad range of topics, from applying for benefits to reporting events that may change the payment of benefits. Please check out its "Table of Contents" for a list of these topics.

SSI Spotlights
SSI Spotlights are a series of 27 fact sheets about a variety of SSI topics, e.g., living arrangements, and are designed to supplement the guidelines in Understanding SSI (see above). You may link directly to each of the spotlights, or you may link to them from the text of the guidelines.

In addition, Spanish versions of the spotlights are available at Puntos Importantes de Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario (SSI).

Social Security Handbook
This is a link to Chapter 21 of the Social Security Handbook which contains material about SSI organized in question and answer format so that you can find the information you need quickly and easily.

SSI Law and Regulations
Go to our page on SSI Law and Regulations to find out which parts of the Social Security Act and the Code of Federal Regulations for the Social Security Administration are used to administer the SSI program.

Resources for Advocates and the General Public
Check the links on our SSI Resources page for information on how to find the nearest Social Security office, how to obtain a proof of income letter, etc.

SSI Eligibility Notices

We routinely send notices to people who already receive benefits from us to let them know they may be eligible for another type of benefit and they should contact us and apply. From December 2020 through June 2022, we are sending notices to certain people who already receive Social Security benefits to let them know they may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. If people who receive the notice have an E-mail address registered with us, they may also receive an E-mail. The SSI program provides monthly payments to adults and children who have low income and resources, and who are blind or disabled. The SSI program also provides monthly payments to people age 65 and older who have low income and resources.

We established a dedicated phone line with a team of specialized employees to help people who receive this notice. These employees are SSI experts who can answer questions and help callers apply for SSI.

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What is Supplemental Security Income? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes): It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

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Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services supports people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, maintain and advance in meaningful employment by providing a range of services based on an individual's employment goals. Our Vocational Rehabilitation ( VR) counselors work closely with job seekers to determine an employment goal, and then identify and arrange for the high-quality services that lead to successful employment.

Our VR teams are ready to serve you every day during regular business hours, and have innovated our services, which are available remotely via phone, teleconference, telemedicine or can arrange for socially-distanced in-person services. We continue to provide the same high-quality services, while ensuring a priority of safety for VR customers and staff.

Guided by the principle of informed choice, customer employment goals guide the services that are provided, consistent with the customers' strengths, resources, interests, and capabilities.

VR Counselors work in tandem with VR Business Relations teams who outreach to employers seeking qualified job seekers with disabilities to help fill their open positions.

The VR Program is an integral part of the state's comprehensive workforce development system and services are delivered in collaboration with Local Workforce Development Boards, ISDs, colleges, community rehabilitation providers and numerous other partners.

Vocational Rehabilitation Provider Locator Tool

TWC's Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Provider Locator is now available. Staff and customers can easily search for VR providers by zip code, location radius, service category, and contract type. This interactive search tool helps everyone make more informed choices by identifying service providers near VR customers.

For step-by-step instructions, refer to the Provider Locator Tool documentation or view the Provider Locator video for a demonstration on how to use and navigate the tool.

For questions about this tool or to report any issues, please use the VR Provider Locator form.

Business Enterprises of Texas

Business Enterprises of Texas ( BET) serves people who are legally blind by training them for careers managing food service facilities throughout Texas.

Vocational Rehabilitation Staff Manuals

Other Programs & Services

Programs and services for adults, youth and students with disabilities provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission:

Terms and Conditions for Non-Contracted Services

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Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services supports people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, maintain and advance in meaningful employment by providing a range of services based on an individual's employment goals. Our Vocational Rehabilitation ( VR) counselors work closely with job seekers to determine an employment goal, and then identify and arrange for the high-quality services that lead to successful employment.

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26 College Programs for Students with ID, AU, or Life Skills Students

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26 College Programs for Students with ID, AU, or Life Skills Students

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College Contacts for College Programs for Students with Disabilities

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Non Pareil-College for Students with Autism (Plano, Austin, Houston, Orlando)

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Non Pareil-College for Students with Autism (Plano, Austin, Houston, Orlando)

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nonPareil is a post secondary, not for profit serving adults with autism spectrum disorder. We provide training that enables them to acquire skills that will enhance their ability to live a more productive and independent life. We focus on strengths, and our goal is to help each student progress toward their full potential.

Whether you're looking to obtain work-readiness skills, the confidence to pursue a college degree, or want to explore a career in the technology field, nonPareil may be for you. We are proud of our innovative and cutting-edge program that has proven and successful outcomes.

NP CREW GOES TO NASA - CONRAD CHALLENGE 2023

Congratulations to the Student Teams from nonPareil who took part in the Conrad Summit 2023 held at NASA's Space Center Houston! The Conrad Challenge is an annual innovation and entrepreneurial competition inspired by late astronaut, innovator & entrepreneur, Charles "Pete" Conrad Jr!
A special thank you to Nancy Conrad (center picture), wife of astronaut Pete Conrad and Founder and Chair of the Conrad Foundation! We are also thankful to Dell Technologies to fund this type of opportunity for nonPareil. A special thank you to Kim Boutwell from Dell (pictured here) for your relentless belief in our Crew!

We have 4 locations.

We want to expand to help more young men and women with Autism. We currently have 3 locations in Texas, and 1 in Florida, with interest from cities across the U.S. We need your help to help us meet our goals. Please help us today.

nP Online offers virtual training to students living outside the areas of our in-person sites. Click here to go to learn more about nP Online.

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nonPareil - Building Better Futures for Adults With Autism

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nonPareil is a post secondary, not for profit serving adults with autism spectrum disorder. We provide training that enables them to acquire skills that will enhance their ability to live a more productive and independent life. We focus on strengths, and our goal is to help each student progress toward their full potential.

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Non Pareil-College for Students with Autism (Plano, Austin, Houston, Orlando)

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Non Pareil-College for Students with Autism (Plano, Austin, Houston, Orlando)

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nonPareil is a post secondary, not for profit serving adults with autism spectrum disorder. We provide training that enables them to acquire skills that will enhance their ability to live a more productive and independent life. We focus on strengths, and our goal is to help each student progress toward their full potential.

Whether you're looking to obtain work-readiness skills, the confidence to pursue a college degree, or want to explore a career in the technology field, nonPareil may be for you. We are proud of our innovative and cutting-edge program that has proven and successful outcomes.

NP CREW GOES TO NASA - CONRAD CHALLENGE 2023

Congratulations to the Student Teams from nonPareil who took part in the Conrad Summit 2023 held at NASA's Space Center Houston! The Conrad Challenge is an annual innovation and entrepreneurial competition inspired by late astronaut, innovator & entrepreneur, Charles "Pete" Conrad Jr!
A special thank you to Nancy Conrad (center picture), wife of astronaut Pete Conrad and Founder and Chair of the Conrad Foundation! We are also thankful to Dell Technologies to fund this type of opportunity for nonPareil. A special thank you to Kim Boutwell from Dell (pictured here) for your relentless belief in our Crew!

We have 4 locations.

We want to expand to help more young men and women with Autism. We currently have 3 locations in Texas, and 1 in Florida, with interest from cities across the U.S. We need your help to help us meet our goals. Please help us today.

nP Online offers virtual training to students living outside the areas of our in-person sites. Click here to go to learn more about nP Online.

What's Happening at nonPareil

Technology Training

Work-Readiness

Social Engagement

Powersourcing

Your browser does not support the video tag.

We are proud to have been featured on top media

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nonPareil - Building Better Futures for Adults With Autism

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26 College Programs for Students with ID, AU, or Life Skills Students

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