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Simplify the Journey LLC
Adult Benefits and Resources Consulting
Andover, MA
Experienced parent navigating the Massachusetts Adult Special Needs System for years. Lydia educates families on the financial benefits, supports, and services available to their loved one. She provides strategies to maximize these financial benefits such as SSI / SSDI, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), MassHealth Premium Assistance, DDS flexible funding and college funding. She provides guidance to access the supports and services that focus on all facets of adult life including employment, housing, healthcare, community life, recreation, post-secondary education, financial planning and more!
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Lydia completed three days of extensive training in both 2024 and 2025 with Work Without Limits covering SSI, SSDI, public health insurance, and other public benefits. She also completed six hours of training with the Institute for Community Inclusion in 2026 - "Combining Work and Benefits - Massachusetts".
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Lydia is available for
consultations, workshops, trainings, and speaking engagements
01.
One-on-One Consultations
Reach out to Lydia to book your personal consultation
Virtual or in-person sessions including a summary of topics discussed, an action list and resources. Many families work with Lydia on an ongoing basis as they address the many important milestones of transitioning from Special Education Services into the Adult Special Needs System and beyond.
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Workshops & Trainings
Contact Lydia to run a workshop or training for your group
Lydia conducts annual half-day workshops for the Massachusetts Family Leadership Series.
Lydia has delivered webinars for Bridgewell Family Support Center,
MassFamilies, Riverside Family Support Center, Charles River Center,
Special Needs Housing and Transition Group,
and the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health
03.
Speaking Engagements
Contact Lydia to speak at your next event
Lydia has presented at several Arc of MA Transition Conferences and has spoken at
the Perkins Transition Center on numerous occasions, including as a keynote speaker.
Other speaking engagements: Women's Money Matters,
Riverview Family Weekend, and the Andover Rotary Club.
"Faith is taking the first step even when you can't see the whole staircase"
- Dr. Martin Luther King
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