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Adults With Special Needs

Overview

Adults with special needs are individuals over the age of 18 who have a medical condition or disability. This might include:

  • A spouse with a chronic or acquired disability
  • A child with a developmental disability transitioning to adulthood
  • A family member with complex needs who needs assistance to live on their own

Care for an adult with special needs

Supporting adult family members with complex needs or sustaining your own health and well-being as a person with special needs may involve collaboration with a variety of support systems and community-based services.

Assistance may include:

  • Access to nonclinical case management
  • Referrals to mental health services and public benefits
  • Provision of assistive technology and adaptive equipment to help with overcoming limitations

Take advantage of the wealth of information, resources and services available so your family can thrive in MilLife and beyond.

EFMP Podcast Series

The Office of Special Needs EFMP podcast series covers a wide range of topics for military families who have loved ones with special needs.

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PRODUCT FOR CAREGIVERS OF ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

ARTICLE FOR CAREGIVERS OF ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Get assistance at your local installation

Connect with your installation EFMP Family Support provider to learn more about services available at or near your installation.

  • Meet face-to-face with local experts.
  • Receive information and referrals to programs and services.

BENEFIT FOR ASSISTANCE AT YOUR LOCAL INSTALLATION

Easily access support services from Military OneSource

A Military OneSource special needs consultant provides free and confidential consultations to help you navigate services for your family and connect you with military and community-based support.

They can help you find information on:

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Get needed support to help you manage and adjust through the changes of military life.

Consultants are available 24/7 by live chat or by calling 800-342-9647. Overseas, check out OCONUS calling options.

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Consultants can also assist with:

  • Finding independent living options
  • Coordinating with TRICARE Extended Health Care Option
  • Transitioning or retirement preparation for a family member with special needs
  • State Medicaid waiver programs to help with in-home care or facility care

TOOLS & RESOURCES — MILITARY ONESOURCE

Be your own best advocate with EFMP & Me

EFMP & Me is an online tool designed for military families with special needs. EFMP & Me lets you quickly navigate services, connect with resources and provide support for yourself or your family member with special needs ‒ anytime, anywhere.

Use EFMP & Me from any computer or mobile device and get the information and resources you need at your fingertips. Create your free EFMP & Me account today, customize your checklists and gain access to:

  • Information on locating medical and educational resources
  • Step-by-step support for EFMP enrollment, PCS preparation, deployment and other military life moments
  • Convenient 24/7 access to EFMP resources and services from a range of programs

TOOLS & RESOURCES TO HELP YOU BE YOUR OWN BEST ADVOCATE

ARTICLE TO HELP YOU BE YOUR OWN BEST ADVOCATE

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