In this episode, hear from Mary Beth McMahon, President and CEO of Special Olympics Massachusetts, as she highlights just how special this organization is. Special Olympics Massachusetts strives to spread inclusion through year-round sports training and competition while changing the way the world views individuals with intellectual disabilities. She also highlights the importance of their partnership with PLAN of MA & RI. 

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In this episode, hear from Patrick Shaughnessy, State Director of Best Buddies of MA & RI, as he discusses the mission of this 501(c)3 organization: to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for friendship, jobs, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). He also highlights the importance of the relationship with their Inclusion Partner, PLAN of MA & RI.

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In this episode, hear from Jo Ann Simons, President and CEO of Northeast Arc, as she discusses the organization and how it reflects its mission of helping individuals with disabilities to achieve their most independent lives. Tune in as she highlights how the organization is benefiting their community, the major milestones it has accomplished, the significance of establishing the partnership with PLAN of MA & RI, and much more.

Be sure to check out their innovative store, parcels, that sells products made by, or sold through companies owned by, individuals with disabilities and staffed by individuals served by the Northeast Arc. https://ne-arc.org/parcels/

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In this episode, hear from Elder-Law Attorney, Michelle Lapointe, as she discusses special needs trusts and her relationship with PLAN. She highlights how to set up a special needs trust, the different types of special needs trusts, the importance of the POMS guidelines, and more. To learn more go to planofma-ri.org.

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In this episode, hear from Kathy Vitello, the Director of Operations at PLAN of MA & RI and Licensed Social Worker. Tune in as she discusses the importance of the on-staff social workers, AKA service coordinators, and real-life stories of how special needs trusts have been utilized at PLAN. To learn more go to planofma-ri.org.

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In this episode, hear from Joan McGrath, the Executive Director at PLAN of MA & RI. Listen as she discusses PLAN and its history, what PLAN does as a Professional Trustee, and why someone would benefit from establishing a special needs trust with PLAN. To learn more go to planofma-ri.org.

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This informative podcast will delve into the world of Special Needs Trusts from the eye of a nonprofit 501©(3) Professional Trustee, the Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of MA & RI. It will discuss what special needs trusts are, the different types of trusts, how to set a trust up with PLAN, and many other related topics. To learn more go to planofma-ri.org.

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