Guardianship:  

In New York State, when a person becomes 18 years old they are assumed to be legally competent to make decision for themselves. This means no other person is allowed to make a personal, medical or financial decision for that individual. If a person is "intellectually disabled or developmentally disabled," has difficulty making decisions for themselves and over 18 years old, you can ask the Surrogate's Court to appoint a guardian for him or her.

 NYS Guardianship Website 

 Brandow Law Guardianship Workshop 

Guardianship handouts:  Click Here

For more information regarding this workshop and to register, please Click Here

To view handouts for this workshop, please Click Here 

Social Security:  (See SSI Application below)

If you would like to apply for SSI benefits for:

• An adult with a disability

• A child with a disability

• Assistance with Applying

• SSI Red Book-A Summary Guide to Employment Supports for People with Disabilities 

• Medicaid

• Application