Special Needs Planning with Consolidated Planning Group

Finding like-minded individuals is so difficult in our increasingly isolated world and especially throughout a pandemic. Social Worker Caroline Turner has a passion for connecting families and individuals. Join this webinar to learn about a new solution to bridge this gap!

As children with special needs transition to the teen and young adult years, their needs change significantly. You can prepare your child and yourselves for a successful transition to independence. Michelle Morris, Special Needs Financial Planner, will help you understand the key steps you can take to make the transition as smooth as possible.

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 Special Needs Financial Planner Allison Schaberg explains how to successfully plan for your future.

Are you worried about medical bills? Do you wish you could win the fight with your insurance company to get more expenses reimbursed? You may be able to resolve denied insurance claims! Learn how at this webinar! Join us as Special Needs Financial Advisor Allison Schaberg shares her personal experience and financial know-how with you!

Looking for a college experience for your child with special needs? Allison Schaberg, Special Needs Financial Planner from Consolidated Planning Group, offers answers to families considering the best option for their student who is neurodiverse or has a disability when transitioning out of high school. The discussion will include answers to these frequently asked questions:What options are available after high school?What makes a college good for students with disabilities?What unique financial considerations should I consider?

What do we do when things are not running on automatic and our children are experiencing struggles at school? Join this webinar to learn from Educational Advocate Christina Cabral owner of Let's IEP Together. Christina says, "I often hear from parents that they had no idea these resources existed or how to effectively access them when their child needs special education. My goal is to help equip families with the knowledge to support their child, and ensure that every child has a voice at the IEP table."

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.

As a parent of a child with a disability, you know there are many decisions to be made as it relates to the future of your family member. 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 Allison Schaberg, Special Needs Financial Planner, explains how to successfully plan for your financial future. In addition, Family to Family Network will discuss Charting the LifeCourse.

If you are concerned about your child's readiness for college, consider working with Bloom Consulting! Their Campus Connections program is an innovative college support program designed to support students with disabilities as they attend the post-secondary institution of their choice. They recognize that students with a coach who provides mentoring, guidance, and navigational support are more likely to succeed on their college path. Join this webinar to hear from Jamie Moyer, National Director of Campus Connections - Bloom Consulting, as he shares how their program empowers students to succeed in college!

If you are the parent of a high schooler with special needs, selecting a college is mystifying. You may wonder if you should begin with your local community college or if the goal of a traditional academic community is a possibility.

Join us to hear from Independent Educational Consultant Jodi Glou who will demystify our thoughts about college applications for the family with a child with learning challenges.As the founder and owner of Custom College Consulting, Jodi Glou specializes in working with students who have learning challenges as they seek to find their best fit in post-secondary education.