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Primer on Special Needs Planning
The Arc of the United States lists the steps to take in developing a plan for an individual with a cognitive disability.
http://www.thearc.org/development/whitepap...
North Carolina: Five County Mental Health Authority
We support individuals in accomplishing personal goals, meeting desired life outcomes and living successfully in the community of their choice.
http://www.fivecountymha.org/
STOMP - Specialized Training of Military Parents
The only National Parent Training and Information Center for military families providing support and advice to military parents without regard of the type of medical condition their child has.
http://www.stompproject.org/
Planning for Your Child or Other Dependent with Special Needs
An overview of future planning for legal, financial, medical and educational needs.
http://www.metlife.com/Applications/Corpor...
The Special Needs Network
To educate and inform families of individuals with disabilities about special needs planning. Online newsletter, workbooks, and links to Illinois disability resources and organizations provided.
http://www.tsnn.org/
8 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Special Needs Child
Southern California attorney lists 8 mistakes to avoid in article for parents of children with special needs
http://www.wachbrit.com/special_needs.html
Future Planning Resources
Links, publications, and advice on special needs planning from The Arc of the United States.
http://thearc.org/misc/futplan.html
Exceptional Parent Magazine - Life Planning Articles
An online resource, providing information, support, ideas, encouragement & outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.
http://www.eparent.com/lifeplanning/
Open Letter to My Fellow Parents
Discusses issues involved in special needs planning (Illinois).
http://www.brianrubin.com/sys-tmpl/anopenl...
Self-Directed Support Corporations (SDSC's)
Established to provide Medicaid-funded supports as a provider agency to one person with a disability, with board members who are trusted friends and family of the person to whom the services are delivered.
http://www.self-determined.org/
Estate Planning: NICHCY News Digest 18
Written in 1992, this is an overview of the process by which families can create specialized wills and trusts to provide for their children in the future. This issue is tailored for those planning for the needs of adult sons and daughters with disabilities.
http://nichcy.org/pubs/newsdig/nd18.htm
SNAP - Special Needs Advocate for Parents
Provides information, education, advocacy, and referrals to families with special needs children of all ages and disabilities.
http://www.snapinfo.org
The Center for Special Needs Planning
Special needs attorneys in Troy, Michigan, who specialize in addressing legal needs of families who have a loved one with a disability.
http://www.thecenterforspecialneedsplannin...
Special Needs Family Fun
Offers family fun and special needs resources to enhance the quality and fun of family life for families with disabilities.
http://www.specialneedsfamilyfun.com/
Diann Collins, MBA, MetDESK
Special needs planning techniques to provide for a lifetime of quality care and protect government benefit eligibility for children or adult dependents with special needs. Comprehensive listing of disability and future planning resources.
http://www.dianncollins.com/
Personal Futures Planning
Information on specific tools many people with and without disabilities have used to create the support and vision for their futures.
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/IRCA/education...
Maine Trust for People with Disabilities
Pooled trust that gives families an easy and affordable way to set up a special needs trust for a disabled relative.
http://www.themainetrust.com
Leaving Retirement Benefits to a Special Needs Trust
Morningstar interviews Natalie Choate on how to leave retirement benefits to a special needs trust.
http://advisor.morningstar.com/advisor/doc...
Washington Bridges4Kids Planning for a Disabled Child
A newspaper article on resources and experiences in planning for a disabled child in Washington State.
http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/9-03/...
Achieving Independence
Located in California, serving the needs of persons with disabilities and their families.
http://www.achievingindependence.com/
NICHCY-Overview Of Estate Planning Issues
A comprehensive overview of issues to consider when creating a legal and financial plan for a child with special needs
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content...
Alert to Parents of a Special Needs Child
The process of special needs planning involves developing a total plan to provide for the child’s lifetime care. Article discusses specific techniques.
http://www.dotcomwomen.com/biz/alert-paren...
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2006