March 29th seminar in Springfield

Spread the word to families in Central Illinois…

Presented by The Arc of Illinois and hosted by The Autism Program

 

Planning for Children & Adults with Special Needs for Today & Tomorrow!

Presented by Brian Rubin, J.D., Sherri Schneider, QMRP & Matt Cohen, J.D.

The Hope Institute for Children and Families

Learning Center Activity Room

15 East Hazel Dell Lane

Springfield, IL 62712

United States

217-525-8332

Date: 3/29/2008

Time: 9:00:00 AM

 

http://www.thearcofil.org/secure/reveal/admin/uploads/events/BrianRubinBrochureFY2008zzzz.pdf (Brochure)

http://www.thearcofil.org/secure/events/eventregistrations.asp?EID=429&member=0 (To Register on line)

 

This workshop will cover a number of topics including: Government Benefits, presented by Sherri Schneider, QMRP -The who, what, where, when, why and how of Government Benefits … SSI, SSDI,Medicaid, Medicare, HBWD, and related topics. Who and What is Your PAS/ISC Agent and Why Should You Care? - Presented by your local PAS Agency. Special Needs Estate Planning and Planning for When The Bus Stops Coming presented by Brian Rubin, J.D. - The who, what, where, when, why and how of Special Needs Estate Planning including: Special Needs Trusts, Guardianships & Alternatives, gifting by grandparents and extended family members, the impact of divorce and child support on government benefits, determining the appropriate amount to leave, planning for when school years are over … when the bus stops coming, new Children's Waiver for children under 18, navigating the maze of Adult Services (In-Home, Residential, Supported Employment, Sheltered Employment, Developmental Training), Letters of Intent or Guidance for Future Care Providers and Agency Staff, and many, many related topics. Special Education in Illinois, presented by Matt Cohen, J.D. - Special Education Law in Illinois: This session will present the key changes in procedures under the IDEA 2004 and highlight strategies for obtaining accommodations under the new Regulations.

 

For more information and or to register, contact Janet Donahue at the Arc of Illinois at 708-206-1930

 

 http://www.thearcofil.org/secure/reveal/admin/uploads/events/BrianRubinBrochureFY2008zzzz.pdf (Brochure)

http://www.thearcofil.org/secure/events/eventregistrations.asp?EID=429&member=0 (To Register on line)

 

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-John Kramer

John Kramer, M.A.
Supporting Siblings in Future Planning Project
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities
University of Illinois at Chicago
1640 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 436-1839