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Age of Majority

Age of Majority

What Does Age of Majority Mean? "The age of majority is the legally defined age at which a person is considered an adult, with all the attendant rights and responsibilities of adulthood. The age of majority is defined by state laws, which vary by state” (U.S....

Getting Ready for Independent Living at the Age of Majority

This resource is part of the series Getting Ready for When Your Teen Reaches the Age of Majority: A Parent's Guide. When young people with disabilities reach the "age of majority," they gain the right to manage their own affairs, including where they will live and...