Special Needs Planning with Consolidated Planning Group

As a parent of a child with special needs, you know there are many decisions to be made as it relates to the future of your special needs family member. Considerations such as transitioning, future care options, and preservation of benefit eligibility are a few items that require intentional evaluation. Some decisions require legal preparation and some require financial arrangements. These are especially important if you have a child who may need care for the rest of their life. Join us as Special Needs Financial Planner Michelle Morris and Special Needs Attorney Tresi Weeks explain how to successfully plan for your future.

Are You Ready For A Crisis? Making Sure You're Prepared in the Planning Process for Individuals with a Disability and Aging Family Members We all think we have more time to plan for our aging loved ones or ourselves! You never know when someone may have a stroke, a fall, or a sudden illness. Often, adult kids get thrust into the role of family caregiver without ever having had a family meeting to discuss the "what and when" concerns of aging. This issue is even more significant when there is a family member with special needs. This presentation will review considerations for you, your aging parents, and your children. Annalee Kruger from Care Right, Inc., will discuss proactive decision-making and aging planning for your whole family. You will learn about the Grab and Go Binder solution! Whether you have a child with special needs or an older parent.

If you have a child who has autism, you may have many questions and concerns about their future. As a young neurodivergent adult, our speaker, Armando Bernal, wants to share his story and give you a window into the fantastic potential available to many neurodivergent individuals. You will enjoy hearing about his diagnosis at the age of 3, his treatment, the challenges he faced as a child, and his view of growing up with autism. This presentation will give you hope and a vision for what may be the story of your child!

An Informative Webinar About The Unique Programs Designed To Build Skills, Education, And Independence Offered To Individuals With IDD And Autism In Our Community. If you live near the greater Houston area, you will want to learn about The Center For Pursuit. Their mission says it all: To promote the pursuit of choice, growth, and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, or similar conditions. The Center offers services from start to finish for special needs families. From day programs, and camps, to residential, educational, and memory care, they have it all! Of special interest, you will want to hear about their Employment Assistance and a full-blown Employment Services Department!

Being able to set and maintain boundaries helps us have healthy and safe relationships and it prevents abuse and exploitation. Learning to set boundaries is a necessary skill for anyone, but especially for neurodivergent individuals. If you have a teenager with unique learning needs, you will enjoy this presentation by Behavior Analyst Tricia Lund from Summit Behavior Consulting. Tricia will cover why it is difficult for neurodivergent individuals to set boundaries, what skills need to be specifically taught, and how parents/caregivers can support their child as they learn to have healthy relationships through boundary setting. Join us as Tricia Lund speaks about the unique social and behavioral challenges faced by those with IDD, autism, ADHD, and other challenges, the reasons behind those challenges, and strategies that may help.

You agree that planning is important for your family. But it is easy to procrastinate when planning for the future. Join this webinar to learn who you should have on your team and how to get started (or pick up where you left off)! During this webinar, we will hear from Special Needs Planner Allison Schaberg, Special Needs and Elder Law Attorney Christina Lesher, and Family Care Planner Annalee Kruger as they fully explain why you do need an estate plan, financial plan, and a family care plan. While this webinar is for any family, it is specially designed for the family with a loved one with special needs or an aging family member. Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for your future.

In this session, we will review SSI & Medicaid, SSDI & Medicare, and Childhood Disability Benefits. We will review when and how to apply, how to be prepared for your appointment, and how to maintain eligibility going forward. You will learn how to maximize benefits for your family. Many of our children with disabilities do not qualify for SSI & Medicaid as minors. The landscape changes when they turn 18. Whether you are already getting benefits and aren't sure if your benefits are maximized or you need guidance on how to get started, this session is for you. Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for your future.

This webinar will discuss the legal effect of the change from child to adult on that magical 18th birthday. Attorney Gabrielle Marshall and Paralegal Guadalupe Diaz from Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid will present the different types of guardianship alternatives that may be suitable for your child, turned adult. Gabrielle and Guadalupe will also provide a brief overview of what legal aid is available to Texas families. Join this webinar to learn the basics of guardianship, why it is considered a "last resort" option, and how to afford the legal services required to make it happen.

There are many decisions to be made as you prepare for the future of your special needs family member. Living with a disability is often associated with significant costs. That’s why families should understand Medicaid Waivers (specifically the Texas IDD Service System), SSI eligibility, and the importance of preserving benefits. Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for your future.

Are you baffled by your child's behavior? Join this webinar to learn from Educational Consultant Robin Rettie as she discusses the brain and body interactions with a goal of increasing awareness and self-regulation. Strategies will be shared to help a child succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. This event is hosted by Fort Bend ADDA Parent Support Group.