Transition at P226M 'When The Child Becomes An Adult'

Welcome to the P. 226M

Transition Website!

Transition Coordinator: Irene Kawamura

E-mail: ikawamu@schools.nyc.gov     *     Tel 1: 212-477-4939      *    Tel 2: 212-477-4836      *     Fax: 212-677-6452

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The purpose of this website is to provide useful information and website links to facilitate the transition process.

Transition is a life long process that requires a great deal of preparation.  In order to be well informed, it is best to start early.  Students, who are turning 21 years of age during the school year, will graduate from P226M, District 75, New York City Department of Education, in June. Students turning 21 during the summer months may attend Chapter 683 summer school. 

It is important to realize that upon graduation, all New York City Department of Education services will end. There is much to know and do to prepare for entering the world of adult services, so let's begin. 

EVALUATION PROCESS

Agencies that provide day services to adults with developmental disabilities are funded through, what is referred to as, straight Medicaid.  Specific assessments (current psychological, psycho-social, and medical evaluations) are, therefore, required by these agencies before placement can begin. 

Please make appointments for final evaluations, as soon as possible.  They should be done early (July-October) in the student's final year in school.   

• Psychological Evaluation
  • Less than one (1) year old
  • Includes IQ testing results
  • Includes Adaptive Behavior Scale results
• Psycho-Social Evaluation
  • Less than one (1) year old
  • Includes disability diagnosis before the age of 21
• Medical Evaluation
  • Less than one (1) year old
  • Includes PPD (tuberculosis) test results
  • Includes disability diagnosis

Copies of all required paperwork should be submitted to the Transition Coordinator as soon as possible, but by December latest, in preparation for the adult service agency application packet exchange scheduled in mid-January. 

Article 16  ("OMRDD-only" certification) Outpatient Clinics for Evaluations

These are clinics that accept straight Medicaid and will conduct psychological and psycho-social evaluations.

AHRC - 212-780-2652

Epilepsy Foundation- 212-677-8550

FEGS - 212-366-6606

Kennedy Child Study Center - 212-988-9500 x203

Lifespire - 212-645-7000 or 212-360-5600 or 212-360-5617

Terrence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center - 212-360-3769

YAI (Young Adult Institute) - 212-273-6182 or 866-2YAILINK

Getting STRAIGHT Medicaid (COVERAGE TYPE 19)

If your child receives SSI, and is under 18 years of age, he or she automatically qualifies for straight Medicaid.  He or she can also request Medicaid Service Coordination, at this time.  If your child qualifies for straight Medicaid, but you are experiencing difficulty obtaining evaluation services, your Medicaid type may NOT be straight Medicaid (coverage type 19).  You must first, disenroll from the Medicaid type that you have and then, enroll in a straight Medicaid program. 

1. Call the NYC Medicaid office at 800-505-5678.
2. Verify your child's Medicaid number.
3. Request an EXEMPTION form.  It will be mailed to you.
4. Fill it out and sign (may require both the parent/guardian's and student's signatures).  It must be signed by a doctor, too.
5. Mail back, or submit at a Medicaid office.

Families with children, who do not qualify for Medicaid, currently, due to parent salary restrictions, should be aware that at 18 years of age, your child will qualify for Medicaid on his/her own right, because your salaries are no longer taken into consideration.  Prior to your child's 18th birthday, you should actively begin preparing for the straight Medicaid enrollment process.  It takes some time, so start early. 

For parents/guardians of children, 18 and older, who are not currently experiencing any problems obtaining services, with a Medicaid insurance that is NOT straight Medicaid, it is in the best interest of your child, to obtain straight Medicaid, for future purposes.  Remember, at 18, your child will qualify for straight Medicaid.  Medicaid Service Coordinators can help you with this process, as well. If your child has a Medicaid Service Coordinator, please contact them directly and request assistance.

 Important Website(s)

Other Informative Website(s)

Medicaid

Social Security Association

Please contact Ms. Melvina Douse, for more information on all your Social Security questions and concerns.  It is important to get the facts!

Self-Advocacy Association of New York State

Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy are important concepts for your child to learn and develop, in preparation for adult life.  He or she may be quite capable of determining some of his/her needs and desired outcomes for his/her own future.  Start learning about this important movement by contacting Ms. Alex Haselbeck, for more information.

New York Lawyers for the Public Interest

Please be aware that at 18 years of age, the state recognizes your child as an adult.  Depending upon his/her support needs, you may wish to consider guardianship. Guardianship is NOT automatic.  You must petition for guardianship.  This process can be lengthy and complicated, so please contact Ms. Paola Martinez-Boone, for more information. 

MedicAlert

Interested in obtaining a form of identification for your child?  Consider the benefits of a MedicAlert bracelet or necklace.  Not only will it list important contact information, but also vital medical information, in cases of emergency.  In order to receive timely and appropriate assistance from emergency staff, it is necessary to communicate this information.  Don't assume that your child will be able to communicate this information because he or she is verbal, too.  Whether verbal or severely speech impaired, every person needs a way of letting the right people know how to help them--just in case!    

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