Plain Language Resources

These resources, written in plain language, explain important topics about future planning. They are written in clear, simple words so anyone can understand and use them. Many of these resources are also available in Spanish here.

Planning Priorities

Future Planning Overview

How to Make a Plan of Your Own

Building Good Relationships

Growing a Strong Social Network

Building a Career

Dealing With Changes, Grief, and Loss

Tips for Siblings

Choosing a Lawyer to Help Plan for the Future

Decision-Making

Future Decisions

How to Use Supported Decision-Making and Guardianship

Decision-Making: An Overview

Guardianship Myths

Financial Planning

Resources in a Financial Plan

Should I Use a Special Needs Trust or an ABLE Account?

What to Know About Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts

What to Know About Public Benefits

Housing

Your Next Home

2019 Housing Survey

Housing Survey: Thereā€™s No Place Like Home (Choices)

Housing Survey: Thereā€™s No Place Like Home (Dream Homes)

Housing Survey: Thereā€™s No Place Like Home (Community Inclusion)

Housing Survey: Thereā€™s No Place Like Home (Why People Move and How They Find Information)