Planning for Children and Adults with Special Needs for Today and Tomorrow!
Planning for Children and Adults with Special Needs for Today and Tomorrow!
Presented by
Brian Rubin, J.D. and Sherri Schneider, QMRP
Friday, February 20, 2009
Hosted By
Gateway Services, Inc.
406 S Gosse Boulevard
Princeton, IL 61356
815-875-4548
Agenda
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Registration and Coffee
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Government Benefits, presented by Sherri Schneider, QMRP - The who, what, where, when, why and how of Government Benefits... SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, HBWD, and related topics.
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch and Break
12:30 - 2:45 p.m. Special Needs Estate Planning and Planning for When The Bus Stops Coming - presented by Brian Rubin, J.D. - The who, what, where, when, why and how of Special Needs Estate Planning including: Special Needs Trusts, Guardianships & Alternatives, gifting by grandparents and extended family members, the impact of divorce and child support on government benefits, determining the appropriate amout to leave, planning for when school years are over...when the bus stops coming, new Children's Waiver for children under 18, navigating the maze of Adult Services (In-Home, Residential, Supported Employment, Sheltered Employment, Developmental Training), Letters of Intent or Guidance for Future Care Providers and Agency Staff, The Illinois Disgrace, 51st and Failing, tax issues and Probate avoidance, and many, many related topics.
2:45 - 3:00 p.m. - Break
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Who and What is Your PAS/ISC Agent and Why Should You Care? - Presented by your local PAS Agency
Cost & Registration
Families and staff of the host agencies must register directly with their host agency.
Registration fees for other participants are:
Parent/Family Member $30.00
Professional $50.00
Planning for Children and Adults with...
Date and Time
Friday Feb 20, 2009
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Friday, February 20, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location
Gateway Services, Inc. 406 S Gosse Boulevard Princeton, IL 61356
Fees/Admission
Parent/Family Member $30.00Professional $50.00
Contact Information
815-875-4548