Can you imagine having to prove that you are “disabled enough” to a person you’ve never met?
This is what many of our kids need to do when they turn 18, and are eligible for social security benefits.

Matthew as a young man.
The following is the story of the day I took Matthew for his appointment:
for KQED Perspectives, follow
this link.
To learn more about other milestones for adults with developmental disabilities, read the following:
Conservatorship : Laura Shumaker
Proving You’re a Good Parent: Liane Carter, New York Times Motherlode Blog
Turning 22: What I’ve Learned So Far: Susan Senator
Read Laura’s book, available in paper and Kindle.