Special Needs Planning with Consolidated Planning Group

Divorce and child support are legally complex and emotionally challenging issues on their own. When these issues involve children with special needs, parents must be even more mindful to ensure that their children are protected. If these special considerations are not appropriately addressed, it could be disastrous for children with special needs. Join this webinar as Board Certified Family Law Attorney Mike Day addresses how parents can best protect their children with special needs in the midst of litigating a divorce or child support dispute. In addition, Mary Ann Hughes, Special Needs Divorce Coach and founder of Special Family Transitions, will share tips on being proactive and organized in divorce, to better deal with the overwhelming issues of special needs divorce and more effectively advocate for yourself and your child with a disability.

Special needs require a special lawyer. For a family with a disabled child, estate planning requires special planning to ensure that the disabled child’s needs are met without jeopardizing government benefits. Join Special Needs Attorney Christina Lesher as she discusses the top five Special Needs Documents needed to prepare properly for the future of your family. Will or Revocable Trust (or both) 3rd party Supplemental Needs Trust 1st party Supplemental Needs Trust Documents for incapacity Beneficiary designation updates Join us as Special Needs Christina Lesher explains how to successfully plan for your future.

One of the biggest challenges for academic success is the timely turn-in of assignments. Your student can be better equipped for academic success with the right planner! Join Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap to learn about the benefits of using a planner and how a planner assists executive function challenges. Ellen will also share information on choosing a planner or capture tool with your student that suits their strengths and learning modalities.

8 Steps to Consider When Raising a Child with Special Needs - A Presentation by Special Needs Attorney Leona Filis Raising a child with special needs requires careful planning for the future. During this webinar, we will hear from Special Needs Attorney Leona Filis as she shares the top eight steps needed to prepare properly for the future of your family. These eight steps include a discussion of: 1. Interest Lists for Medicaid Waiver Programs 2. DID evaluation 3. Special Needs Trust 4. 529A account 5. Life insurance and disability insurance 6. Will, POA, and Medical POA 7. Talk to your child’s school about Section 504 and Special Education 8. Guardianship or the least restrictive alternative Join this webinar to learn how to plan for your future properly!

The Importance of a Great First Impression - How to Help Your Young Adult Child with Special Needs Improve Their First Impression When Seeking Employment Is your child ready for employment? Many parents wonder how to best support their young adult child as they step out of high school and begin to find vocational opportunities. We know how important it is to make a great first impression when interviewing. Appearance can make or break a job search and we want our child to feel their best while job searching and in the first few weeks of employment. Sufficient personal hygiene and grooming practices can be difficult for people with intellectual disabilities to attain due to deficits in motor, communication, and cognitive abilities. Join our speaker, Chelsea Nguyen, from CN Vision Image, as she explains the challenges facing our children as they prepare to work. Chelsea is an expert on this topic and she will explain how to improve your child's independence and self-confidence.. She will offer solutions you may not have thought of to help our children make a great first impression!

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 family member with special needs. Considerations such as transitioning, future care options, and preservation of benefit eligibility are a few items that require intentional evaluation. These are especially important if you have a child who may need care for the rest of their life. Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for your future.

Your Neurodivergent Teen and the Launch to College - Insider Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of Your College Tours with Campus Experts Andrea Malkin Brenner, Ph.D. and Michelle McAnaney, M.Ed. Visiting colleges takes money, time, and effort. Given this investment, it's important to make your visits meaningful. Done right, college visits allow you to assess each college's fit for your teen's interests and needs; identify and evaluate different campus cultures; discover off-campus amenities; and explore campus resources beyond the tour. Join this webinar to learn how to approach your college search for your neurodivergent teen.

Day and Transition programs provide a safe environment for adults needing support and meaningful daily engagement. Consolidated Planning Group brings a panel presentation to you with representatives from various Day and Transition Programs.

Are you struggling with parenthood? Are you stressed and feel like you are falling short? You won't want to miss this webinar! Did you know that your school district offers "In-Home Training/Parent Training?" You may qualify for this amazing service that will either offer you parent training (books, parent education, or call with a parent trainer) or they will meet personally with you. Family Specialist Ashley Bennett-Sigmund and Behavioral Specialist Humaira Akther will share their knowledge about accessing "In-Home Training/Parent Training." In this webinar, you will learn how to access this service along with tips on how to improve communication with your child's teacher. This webinar will discuss: What is "In-home Training/Parent Training?" Who can qualify for "In-home Training/Parent Training?" How to request "In-home Training/Parent Training?"

The first day of school is nearly here. You want to be your child's champion and put steps in place for the best possible year. Join this webinar to learn from Special Education Advocate Karen Mayer Cunningham as she guides us toward the best way to successfully navigate the special education system.