Special Needs Planning with Consolidated Planning Group

An important part of special needs planning is protecting your loved one from financial abuse. A True Link card is a prepaid, reloadable Visa debit card designed to help people who may be at risk of exploitation or financial abuse – including adults with disabilities – manage their money. The True Link Visa Card, that helps families protect the finances and independence of the people they support. Join this webinar to hear from Peter Wall, Director of Fiduciary Services, at True Link financial, as he explains the benefits of this unique debit card including: Help Give Financial Independence and Keep Track of Spending Set Custom Spending Rules Help Prevent Risky Purchases and Cash Withdrawals Help Protect Public Benefits Eligibility Funding from a Special Needs Trust

What is the boundary between them and what do they both do for my family? As a parent of a child with special needs, you know there are many decisions to be made as it relates to the future of your special needs family member. Considerations such as transitioning, future care options, and preservation of benefit eligibility are a few items that require intentional evaluation. Some decisions require legal preparation and some require Planning arrangements. These are especially important if you have a child who may need care for the rest of their life. During this webinar we will be joined by a Attorney Melissa Donovan to fully explain why you do need a Special Needs Attorney AND a Special Needs Planner. Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for your future.

Consideration of the non-autistic sibling is important as we consider the well-being of a family with a child diagnosed with autism. Sometimes, hidden struggles result in anxiety, anger, and stress. Let's examine the loss of independence, possible embarrassment, and perceived unfairness while also recognizing the abundance of caring, compassionate, and independent character traits of non-autistic children! As a young neurodivergent adult, our speaker, Armando Bernal will present his unique view and offer possible ways to improve your family dynamics.

Are you frustrated and tired of not seeing the behavior change you want in your child? Do you feel you have tried everything with little or no results? Join us as Elizabeth Sharpe, Learning and Behavior Therapist, sheds light on why traditional methods of disciplining and many traditional therapies do not work on some neurodivergent children.

Enjoy this conversation with Allison Schaberg and Mary Jane Williams as we learn about Family to Family Network!

Enjoy this conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin. You will find valuable insight and hope if you love someone with autism! Grandin is one of the first autistic people to document the insights she gained from her personal experience of autism. She is a faculty member with Animal Sciences in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University. In 2010, Time 100, an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, named her in the "Heroes" category.

Enjoy this conversation with a trusted professional and our friend, Karen Mayer Cunningham. Karen wears many hats: Founder and CEO of Special Education Academy, the Special Education Boss, Advocate, Professional Speaker, Coach, and Global Life Changer. Karen has been advocating on behalf of children for over 25 years. She is passionate about training, educating, and empowering everyone that sits at the 504/IEP table.