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GT Portal
The GT Portal is a secure online tool that makes self-direction easy. It puts everything you need at your fingertips: timesheets, budgets, tools, information, and more. Get to GT Portal from your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
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The GT App
The GT App keeps track of when and where your caregiver starts and ends work. You can also approve completed shifts from your caregiver’s app. The GT App is easy to use and works with a smartphone and a tablet.
GT Budget Tool
The GT Budget Tool is an easy way to make your own spending plan. It’s free to use, and it can help you figure out important details, like taxes and sick time. And you can use it on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Available in California, Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C.
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Helpful Forms and Packets for the IRIS Program
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How the Participant Directed Goods and Services Process Works in Ohio
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14 FAQs About Consumer Direction in North Carolina
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Air Travel Part II: How to Have a Successful Flight as a Person with a Disability
In part one of this blog post series, we helped you prepare for a flight. There's a lot to do before…
Air Travel Part I: Preparing to Have a Good Travel Experience as a Person with a Disability
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