Kim Martin is a trusts and estates attorney licensed in Georgia and Illinois whose practice focuses on estate planning for families with a special needs family member. Her areas of expertise also include guardianship, divorce settlement agreements in cases that involve a special needs child, and tax planning.

Contact Kim:

Website: ⁠https://www.harrisonheld.com/professionals/kim-martin/⁠

Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

Episode Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OoReMKnmyIV8-xlVnAvRQaxFl430RIhY/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117716030289987185197&rtpof=true&sd=true

Kim's interview about divorcing with a disabled child - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abcs-disability-planning/episodes/Divorcing-when-you-have-a-disabled-child---Kim-Martin-e1fqd5o/a-a7ja8ha

Special Needs Trusts Episodes:

Special Needs Trusts w/ Matthew Bogin - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abcs-disability-planning/episodes/12-Special-Needs-Trusts-w-Attorney-Matt-Bogin-e19cpbk/a-a6pfqjv

Estate Planning w/ Kelly McCrea - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/abcs-disability-planning/episodes/19-Estate-Planning-with-Kelly-McCrea-e19cpbe/a-a6pfqkf

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If I Need Help understands the panic that can overtake a special needs loved one, caretakers, and the community when a loved one with special needs goes missing. Not being able to communicate with others due to a disability or disorder can be frightening and overwhelming. It doesn't have to be, and If I Need Help … can help.

If I Need Help reunites those who might become lost, disoriented, or need assistance in a critical moment with their families, loved ones, and caregivers using modern technologies in practical, accessible, and affordable ways.

Founders Bruce & Erin Wilson are the proud parents of a fun-loving and overly energetic young man, Jay, who has moderate to severe Autism. Jay has very limited language ability. Having been lost at school and camp in the past, Jay's parents keep a watchful eye on him and often position themselves between Jay and an exit because he can suddenly decide to bolt into danger fast.

IF I NEED HELP was created out of love and concern for Jay. The system they developed greatly increased his security measures. Because it worked for them, they wanted to share it with millions of other people in the same situation.

Connect to learn more:

Web: https://www.ifineedhelp.org/

Phone: (661) 524-6732

Email: [email protected]

FB: https://www.facebook.com/qrcodeid

Twitter: @QRCodeiD1

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Twitter: @NeedsNavigator

Resource store (free downloads too) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/True-North-Disability-Planning⁠

If I Need Help understands the panic that can overtake a special needs loved one, caretakers, and the community when a loved one with special needs goes missing. Not being able to communicate with others due to a disability or disorder can be frightening and overwhelming. It doesn't have to be, and If I Need Help … can help.

If I Need Help reunites those who might become lost, disoriented, or need assistance in a critical moment with their families, loved ones, and caregivers using modern technologies in practical, accessible, and affordable ways.

Founders Bruce & Erin Wilson are the proud parents of a fun-loving and overly energetic young man, Jay, who has moderate to severe Autism. Jay has very limited language ability. Having been lost at school and camp in the past, Jay's parents keep a watchful eye on him and often position themselves between Jay and an exit because he can suddenly decide to bolt into danger fast.

IF I NEED HELP was created out of love and concern for Jay. The system they developed greatly increased his security measures. Because it worked for them, they wanted to share it with millions of other people in the same situation.

Connect to learn more:

Web: https://www.ifineedhelp.org/

Phone: (661) 524-6732

Email: [email protected]

FB: https://www.facebook.com/qrcodeid

Twitter: @QRCodeiD1

Episode Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SWgkCKqMKVzk7rx0LtBN0r0qVy1BZeX_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117716030289987185197&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Twitter: @NeedsNavigator

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Stefan served as a patrol sergeant in the Chicago (IL) suburbs for ~ 19 years. He started Blue Line Spectrum Safety to provide comprehensive training relating to the unique challenges of those affected by Autism and intellectual disabilities to promote a greater understanding between all.

Stefan has written articles for the International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association (ILEETA) Journal and Calibre Press regarding Law Enforcement interactions with individuals with Autism. Stefan is an adjunct faculty member at Waubonsee Community College and the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage.

Stefan's interview with Paul Carroll on the Autism Dadvocate podcast - https://www.autismdadvocate.org/dads-know-about-police-safety

Connect to learn more:

Website: https://www.bluelinespectrumsafety.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-bjes-a87a8841/

Email: [email protected]

Episode Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hj3s1Of5lG29iLJzegOy7_ASKFjuq2ho/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117716030289987185197&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Waypoints - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://waypoints.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Facebook: @TrueNorthDisabilityPlanning

Twitter: @NeedsNavigator

Resource store (free downloads too) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/True-North-Disability-Planning⁠

Stefan served as a patrol sergeant in the Chicago (IL) suburbs for ~ 19 years. He started Blue Line Spectrum Safety to provide comprehensive training relating to the unique challenges of those affected by Autism and intellectual disabilities to promote a greater understanding between all.

Stefan has written articles for the International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association (ILEETA) Journal and Calibre Press regarding Law Enforcement interactions with individuals with Autism. Stefan is an adjunct faculty member at Waubonsee Community College and the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage.

Stefan's interview with Paul Carroll on the Autism Dadvocate podcast - https://www.autismdadvocate.org/dads-know-about-police-safety

Connect to learn more:

Website: https://www.bluelinespectrumsafety.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-bjes-a87a8841/

Email: [email protected]

Episode Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hj3s1Of5lG29iLJzegOy7_ASKFjuq2ho/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117716030289987185197&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Twitter: @NeedsNavigator

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Social Optics is a web app that delivers direct instruction in a fun, anime environment. Their software collects data on a student's understanding of communication fundamentals, tracks progress, and provides feedback for students, teachers, administrators, and parents on individual dashboards.

Website: https://mysocialoptics.com/

email: [email protected]

IG: social_optics

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085927495039

Phone: 312 - 545 - 1146

Episode Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/13j9sW4Q9vMMFF8H26h5pT-K0wtKWl-s5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117716030289987185197&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Waypoints - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://waypoints.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Facebook: @TrueNorthDisabilityPlanning

Twitter: @NeedsNavigator

Resource store (free downloads too) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/True-North-Disability-Planning⁠

Social Optics is a web app that delivers direct instruction in a fun, anime environment. Their software collects data on a student's understanding of communication fundamentals, tracks progress, and provides feedback for students, teachers, administrators, and parents on individual dashboards.

Website: https://mysocialoptics.com/

email: [email protected]

IG: social_optics

FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085927495039

Phone: 312 - 545 - 1146

Episode Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/13j9sW4Q9vMMFF8H26h5pT-K0wtKWl-s5/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117716030289987185197&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Barbara Valenzuela started her company, T&K Innovators, to help families in crisis. They offer training and consulting for adults, with a focus on how to prevent the crisis before it happens. She likes to ask "What brings the caregiver and the person they are supporting joy?". Although it's still in the beginning stages, her plans are to put together a curriculum and build a community. Her advice for caregivers and parents when there is a crisis requiring law enforcement involvement is to tell the operator about the individual's disability, stressing what the person needs.

Connect with Barbara to learn more:

Web: https://tkinnovators.com/

Email: [email protected]

IG: @TKInnovators

Episode Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i2Z4mXvyitdg2sHdNG4ZLXwBQHpsr4YX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117716030289987185197&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Waypoints - ⁠⁠⁠https://waypoints.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠

Facebook: @TrueNorthDisabilityPlanning

Twitter: @NeedsNavigator

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Barbara Valenzuela started her company, T&K Innovators, to help families in crisis. They offer training and consulting for adults, with a focus on how to prevent the crisis before it happens. She likes to ask "What brings the caregiver and the person they are supporting joy?". Although it's still in the beginning stages, her plans are to put together a curriculum and build a community. Her advice for caregivers and parents when there is a crisis requiring law enforcement involvement is to tell the operator about the individual's disability, stressing what the person needs.

Connect with Barbara to learn more:

Web: https://tkinnovators.com/

Email: [email protected]

IG: @TKInnovators

Episode Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i2Z4mXvyitdg2sHdNG4ZLXwBQHpsr4YX/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117716030289987185197&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Marion Davis is a Marketing Strategist who develops Outreach Campaigns for Disabled Consumers. She's also a writer on Healthcare Accessibility Topics for the Millions of Homebound & Bedbound Patients in the US. She

In this episode, she shares the experiences she's had with US healthcare. Speaking for myself, I was horrified. No one should be subjected to this type of behavior. It's one thing to read statistics about how much abuse occurs in the United States, especially to women with disabilities. It's quite another to hear about it first-hand.

I hope this raises awareness and leads to more accountability within medical practices nationally.

Dr. Death Podcast - https://wondery.com/shows/dr-death/

Marion's business website: https://medicalofficemarketing.org/

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