Workshop for Parents of Special Ed Children

Coming up on January 19 is a terrific workshop for parents of children and adults with special needs.

PLANNING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW will be presented by Brian Rubin, J.D., Sherri Schneider, QMRP, and Matt Cohen, J.D. The program has been arranged by The Arc of Illinois and will be hosted by Options & Advocacy for McHenry County, located in Crystal Lake.

The program will be held at American Community Bank & Trust Company in Crystal Lake. The bank is located at 381 South Main Street, between U.S. 14 and Commerce Parkway. It will start at 9:00AM (arrive before 9:00AM) and conclude at 4:00PM. Materials, refreshments and lunch are included in the registration fee.

The fee is economical - only $30.00. If financial restrictions prevent you from paying the full registration fee, there are stipends available to consumers for part or all of the fee. Contact The Arc of Illinois at 708.206.1930 or www.thearcofil.org Registration can be accomplished online. Anything to save $0.41, eh?

Topics to be covered are:
Government Benefits - The who, what, where, when, why and how of SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, HBWD and others.
Who and What is your PAS/ISC Agent? (Heck, I'll go just to find out what all these initials mean!)
Special Needs Estate Planning and Planning for When The Bus Stops Coming, presented by Attorney Brian Rubin.
Special Education in Illinois, by Attorney Matt Cohen.

Shortly I shall post information about the 4th Annual Parent Conference called GET CONNECTED! This will be on Saturday, February 9, at MCC - 8:30AM-3:00PM. Check back soon.