How to Pay for What Your Child Needs

August 18th, 2011

LEARN HOW TO MEET YOUR CHILD’S NEEDS

Two Part Series: Join us at 5 p.m. on Sept. 28th and October 12th.

Determining the correct treatments, therapies and services for your child is difficult. Paying for them can be even harder. Join Amy Dawson to learn more about your options to pay for your child’s needs — whether it is biomedical intervention, PCA services, consumer support grants (CSG), consumer directed community supports (CDCS), intensive early intervention behavior therapy, speech therapy, ABA, RDI, PLAY, TEACH, Floortime or just about anything else! Topics covered will include understanding private and public insurance appeals as well as strategies to access county services.

For September 28th:

Meeting information
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Topic: Part One: How To Pay for What Your Child Needs
Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm, Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00)
Meeting Number: 802 063 681
Meeting Password: autism

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To start or join the online meeting
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Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=159190127&UID=491905062&PW=NMzlhMjczZDQx&RT=MiM3

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Audio conference information
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Call-in toll number (US/Canada): +1-408-600-3600

Access code:802 063 681

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For assistance
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1. Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/mc
2. On the left navigation bar, click “Support”.
To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link:

https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=159190127&UID=491905062&ICS=MS&LD=1&RD=2&ST=1&SHA2=CtvCfSGa0SZevA9Pt0BU2DVI9rLzkEa2IxBU-Yr45sQ=

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For October 12th:

Meeting information
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Topic: Part Two: How To Pay for What Your Child Needs
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm, Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00)
Meeting Number: 806 385 378
Meeting Password: autism

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To start or join the online meeting
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Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=159190172&UID=491905062&PW=NNzg4MzBhY2Nm&RT=MiM3

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Audio conference information
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Call-in toll number (US/Canada): +1-408-600-3600

Access code:806 385 378

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For assistance
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1. Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/mc
2. On the left navigation bar, click “Support”.
To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link:

https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=159190172&UID=491905062&ICS=MS&LD=1&RD=2&ST=1&SHA2=3a0jUOtN/IaKJTJd6NHefeSrNP9/-EzpmjHnvBoeDy8=

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4 Posted in Events on August 18th, 2011

Future Planning for Special Needs

August 18th, 2011

August 30th, 2011

Join us for a free Web workshop on August 30th at 3 p.m.

Learn how a supplemental needs trust and specialized estate planning can help you ensure that your child’s guardian will have the financial resources to take care of your child. Learn why failing to plan for the future can disrupt just about every aspect of your child’s life. This information concerns kids on the spectrum regardless of age.

Government benefits and programs are predicated on absolute poverty. What does this mean? That in order to qualify for assistance for items such as shelter, food, health care, vocational supports and residential supports, an individual who has a disability cannot have assets worth more than $2,000. If you want your child to have resources to pay for items such as clothing, let alone educational or entertainment expenses, then you should consider establishing a supplemental needs trust.

Many parents choose to establish a supplemental needs trust and fund it with life insurance proceeds or assets such as a retirement account that pass into the supplemental needs trust after the parents have passed away. This gives parents peace of mind because they know that their child will have resources that will enhance his or her quality of life. Resources held in a supplemental needs trust can be used for items that are not otherwise covered by programs like social security and Medical Assistance — such as clothing! That’s right, social security used to cover food, shelter and clothing — but now it only covers food and shelter. If you want your child to have financial resources for items such as clothing, then a supplemental needs trust should be the cornerstone of your estate plan.

The Autism Advocacy & Law Center, LLC specializes in supplemental needs trusts and estate planning for families affected by autism and other disabilities.

Please RSVP to info@autismlawcenter.com, and use the information below to join the Web workshop.

Meeting information
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Topic: Future Planning for Special Needs
Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Time: 3:00 pm, Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00)
Meeting Number: 808 075 791
Meeting Password: autism

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To start or join the online meeting
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Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=159190077&UID=491905062&PW=NOWM1YjEwOGZl&RT=MiM3

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Audio conference information
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Call-in toll number (US/Canada): +1-408-600-3600

Access code:808 075 791

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For assistance
——————————————————-
1. Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/mc
2. On the left navigation bar, click “Support”.
To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link:

https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=159190077&UID=491905062&ICS=MS&LD=1&RD=2&ST=1&SHA2=n-T7x9uwkExKyI5VTWZeTqfva//bzmVRK7VLpmVw3NA=

To check whether you have the appropriate players installed for UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files, go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/systemdiagnosis.php.

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0 Posted in Events on August 18th, 2011

Future Planning for Special Needs

April 25th, 2011

Join us for a free Web workshop on May 26th at noon.

Learn how a supplemental needs trust and specialized estate planning can help you ensure that your child’s guardian will have the financial resources to take care of your child. Learn why failing to plan for the future can disrupt just about every aspect of your child’s life. This information concerns kids on the spectrum regardless of age.

Government benefits and programs are predicated on absolute poverty. What does this mean? That in order to qualify for assistance for items such as shelter, food, health care, vocational supports and residential supports, an individual who has a disability cannot have assets worth more than $2,000. If you want your child to have resources to pay for items such as clothing, let alone educational or entertainment expenses, then you should consider establishing a supplemental needs trust.

Many parents choose to establish a supplemental needs trust and fund it with life insurance proceeds or assets such as a retirement account that pass into the supplemental needs trust after the parents have passed away. This gives parents peace of mind because they know that their child will have resources that will enhance his or her quality of life. Resources held in a supplemental needs trust can be used for items that are not otherwise covered by programs like social security and Medical Assistance — such as clothing! That’s right, social security used to cover food, shelter and clothing — but now it only covers food and shelter. If you want your child to have financial resources for items such as clothing, then a supplemental needs trust should be the cornerstone of your estate plan.

The Autism Advocacy & Law Center, LLC specializes in supplemental needs trusts and estate planning for families affected by autism and other disabilities.

Please RSVP to info@autismlawcenter.com, and use the information below to join the Web workshop.

Meeting information
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Topic: Supplemental Needs Trusts
Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011
Time: 12:00 pm, Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00)
Meeting Number: 809 584 358
Meeting Password: autism

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To start or join the online meeting
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Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=151469727&UID=491905062&PW=NZWY2YjQ4ZDdh&RT=MiM3

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Audio conference information
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Call-in toll number (US/Canada): +1-408-600-3600

Access code:809 584 358

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For assistance
——————————————————-
1. Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/mc
2. On the left navigation bar, click “Support”.
To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link:

https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=151469727&UID=491905062&ICS=MS&LD=1&RD=2&SHA2=u4NdN8w4jxgUoyjN32493SpX8e9TJaWOtlBiN3LgBzI=&ST=1

To check whether you have the appropriate players installed for UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files, go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/systemdiagnosis.php

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CCM:+14086003600×809584358#

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. You should inform all meeting attendees prior to recording if you intend to record the meeting. Please note that any such recordings may be subject to discovery in the event of litigation.

0 Posted in autism, estate planning/supplemental needs trusts, Events on April 25th, 2011

Reminder – Free Webinar Today on Guardianship

March 17th, 2011

Webinar on Guardianship – March 17th!

Should you obtain guardianship?

Join us for a free Webinar on March 17th at 1:00 p.m.

A disability does not automatically mean that an individual needs a guardian. During this Web workshop, you will learn whether your child or other family member should have a guardian and how to obtain guardianship. You will also learn about alternatives to guardianship for higher functioning individuals.

The process for obtaining guardianship will be explained, along with tips for obtaining guardianship at no cost.

There is no registration fee for this Web workshop, but you are encouraged to RSVP to info@autismlawcenter.com.

Please review this information to learn how to access the Webinar — you can access it from any type of computer, or from your iPad or certain other mobile devices.

Meeting information
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Topic: Guardianship
Date: Thursday, March 17, 2011
Time: 1:00 pm, Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00)
Meeting Number: 851 848 503
Meeting Password: autism

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To start or join the online meeting
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Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=8041523&UID=491905062&PW=NMDVhOWU0YTE0&RT=MiM3

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Audio conference information
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Call-in toll number (US/Canada): +1-408-600-3600

Access code:851 848 503

——————————————————-
For assistance
——————————————————-
1. Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/mc
2. On the left navigation bar, click “Support”.
To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link:
https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=8041523&UID=491905062&ICS=MS&LD=1&RD=2&ST=1&SHA2=5wT-u3NYmEq-3I6hoPEOl7PgOezllqSkyIesbte9G8M=

To check whether you have the appropriate players installed for UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files, go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/systemdiagnosis.php

http://www.webex.com

0 Posted in autism, Events on March 17th, 2011

Webinar: Supplemental Needs Trusts and Planning for the Future

February 27th, 2011

April 6th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

Estate Planning for Special Needs

Join us for a free Web workshop on April 6th at 10:00 a.m.

All attendees receive a 5% discount on estate planning fees within 3 months of the Workshop

Learn how a supplemental needs trust and specialized estate planning can help you ensure that your child’s guardian will have the financial resources to take care of your child. Learn why failing to plan for the future can disrupt just about every aspect of your child’s life. This information concerns kids on the spectrum regardless of age.

Government benefits and programs are predicated on absolute poverty. What does this mean? That in order to qualify for assistance for items such as shelter, food, health care, vocational supports and residential supports, an individual who has a disability cannot have assets worth more than $2,000. If you want your child to have resources to pay for items such as clothing, let alone educational or entertainment expenses, then you should consider establishing a supplemental needs trust.

Many parents choose to establish a supplemental needs trust and fund it with life insurance proceeds or assets such as a retirement account that pass into the supplemental needs trust after the parents have passed away. This gives parents peace of mind because they know that their child will have resources that will enhance his or her quality of life. Resources held in a supplemental needs trust can be used for items that are not otherwise covered by programs like social security and Medical Assistance — such as clothing! That’s right, social security used to cover food, shelter and clothing — but now it only covers food and shelter. If you want your child to have financial resources for items such as clothing, then a supplemental needs trust should be the cornerstone of your estate plan.

The Autism Advocacy & Law Center, LLC specializes in supplemental needs trusts and estate planning for families affected by autism and other disabilities at affordable rates.

Please RSVP to info@autismlawcenter.com, and use the information below to join the Web workshop.
Meeting information
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Topic: Supplemental Needs Trusts
Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Time: 10:30 am, Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00)
Meeting Number: 804 582 511
Meeting Password: autism

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To start or join the online meeting
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Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=147884492&UID=491905062&PW=NY2M2NzhkOGMx&RT=MiM3

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Audio conference information
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Call-in toll number (US/Canada): +1-408-600-3600

Access code:804 582 511

——————————————————-
For assistance
——————————————————-
1. Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/mc
2. On the left navigation bar, click “Support”.
To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link:

https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=147884492&UID=491905062&ICS=MS&LD=1&RD=2&ST=1&SHA2=ZywJni07WgV2Z9gCX1QUwyKFHq6L9YstnUiGWfORUgI=

To check whether you have the appropriate players installed for UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files, go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/systemdiagnosis.php

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0 Posted in autism, estate planning/supplemental needs trusts, Events on February 27th, 2011

Webinar on Guardianship – March 17th!

February 11th, 2011

Should you obtain guardianship?

Join us for a free Webinar on March 17th at 1:00 p.m.

A disability does not automatically mean that an individual needs a guardian. During this Web workshop, you will learn whether your child or other family member should have a guardian and how to obtain guardianship. You will also learn about alternatives to guardianship for higher functioning individuals.

The process for obtaining guardianship will be explained, along with tips for obtaining guardianship at no cost.

There is no registration fee for this Web workshop, but you are encouraged to RSVP to info@autismlawcenter.com.

Please review this information to learn how to access the Webinar — you can access it from any type of computer, or from your iPad or certain other mobile devices.

Meeting information
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Topic: Guardianship
Date: Thursday, March 17, 2011
Time: 1:00 pm, Central Daylight Time (Chicago, GMT-05:00)
Meeting Number: 851 848 503
Meeting Password: autism

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To start or join the online meeting
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Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=8041523&UID=491905062&PW=NMDVhOWU0YTE0&RT=MiM3

——————————————————-
Audio conference information
——————————————————-
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): +1-408-600-3600

Access code:851 848 503

——————————————————-
For assistance
——————————————————-
1. Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/mc
2. On the left navigation bar, click “Support”.
To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link:
https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=8041523&UID=491905062&ICS=MS&LD=1&RD=2&ST=1&SHA2=5wT-u3NYmEq-3I6hoPEOl7PgOezllqSkyIesbte9G8M=

To check whether you have the appropriate players installed for UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files, go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/systemdiagnosis.php

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0 Posted in Events on February 11th, 2011

Disablity Day at the Capitol!

January 20th, 2011

We need your help more than ever this legislative session as we fight for affordable access to medically necessary care for individuals who have autism!

Join us on January 25th. Learn about the key issues at a legislative briefing. Join with advocates at a noon rally in the Capitol Rotunda. Visit your newly elected legislators.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Minnesota State Capitol – St. Paul 75 Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

6 billion in cuts will affect you!

Please join us. Tell your story.

Agenda for the Day:
10:00 a.m. Registration in the Capitol Great Hall
10:30 a.m. Briefing on the 2011 Legislative Session in the Capitol Rotunda
11:30 a.m. Briefing on the 2011 Legislative Session in the Capitol Rotunda
12:00 p.m. Rally in the Capitol Rotunda
1:30 p.m. Briefing on the 2011 Legislative Session in the Capitol Rotunda

BEFORE You Join Us at the Capitol:
1. Set up a meeting with your state representative and your state senator:
Find out who your legislators are. Call Minnesota House Information at 1-800-657-3550, or go online at www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/districtfinder.asp
There is NO registration fee, and lunch is NOT provided.
Figure out a plan for transportation and parking:
A map of the State Capitol and State Office Building, including information on parking, is at www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/capitolcmplx.asp

BEFORE You Join Us at the Capitol:

Set up a meeting with your state representative and your state senator:
Find out who your legislators are. Call Minnesota House Information at 1-800-657-3550, or go online at www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/districtfinder.asp

Figure out a plan for transportation and parking:

A map of the State Capitol and State Office Building, including information on parking, is at www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/capitolcmplx.asp

Sponsors: Autism Advocacy & Law Center, LLC; Advocating Change Together; Brain Injury Association of Minnesota; People First of Minnesota; Self-Advocates Minnesota; The Arc of Minnesota.

0 Posted in autism, Events, insurance coverage for autism, Legislative Updates on January 20th, 2011

Web Workshop: Supplemental Needs Trusts and Planning for the Future

January 9th, 2011

Estate Planning for Special Needs

Join us for a free Web workshop on January 26th at 10:00 a.m.

All attendees receive a 5% discount on estate planning fees within 3 months of the Workshop

Learn how a supplemental needs trust and specialized estate planning can help you ensure that your child’s guardian will have the financial resources to take care of your child. Learn why failing to plan for the future can disrupt just about every aspect of your child’s life. This information concerns kids on the spectrum regardless of age.

Government benefits and programs are predicated on absolute poverty. What does this mean? That in order to qualify for assistance for items such as shelter, food, health care, vocational supports and residential supports, an individual who has a disability cannot have assets worth more than $2,000. If you want your child to have resources to pay for items such as clothing, let alone educational or entertainment expenses, then you should consider establishing a supplemental needs trust.

Many parents choose to establish a supplemental needs trust and fund it with life insurance proceeds or assets such as a retirement account that pass into the supplemental needs trust after the parents have passed away. This gives parents peace of mind because they know that their child will have resources that will enhance his or her quality of life. Resources held in a supplemental needs trust can be used for items that are not otherwise covered by programs like social security and Medical Assistance — such as clothing! That’s right, social security used to cover food, shelter and clothing — but now it only covers food and shelter. If you want your child to have financial resources for items such as clothing, then a supplemental needs trust should be the cornerstone of your estate plan.

The Autism Advocacy & Law Center, LLC specializes in supplemental needs trusts and estate planning for families affected by autism and other disabilities at affordable rates.

Please RSVP to info@autismlawcenter.com, and use the information below to join the Web workshop.

Meeting information
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Topic: Supplemental Needs Trusts – Planning for the Future
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Time: 10:00 am, Central Standard Time (Chicago, GMT-06:00)
Meeting Number: 807 418 045
Meeting Password: autism

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To start or join the online meeting
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Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=145898902&UID=491905062&PW=NMzdiYTA5OTMz&RT=MiM3

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Audio conference information
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Call-in toll number (US/Canada): +1-408-600-3600

Access code:807 418 045

——————————————————-
For assistance
——————————————————-
1. Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/mc
2. On the left navigation bar, click “Support”.
To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link:

https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=145898902&UID=491905062&ICS=MS&LD=1&RD=2&ST=1&SHA2=JELU-9jWPtwqXhE7QlccU4G1PfwWzVkSj6pAHWa4pKY=

To check whether you have the appropriate players installed for UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files, go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/systemdiagnosis.php

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0 Posted in autism, estate planning/supplemental needs trusts, Events on January 9th, 2011

Web Workshop on Guardianship — Jan. 19th!

January 9th, 2011

Should you obtain guardianship?

Join us for a free Web Workshop on January 19th at 10:00 a.m.

A disability does not automatically mean that an individual needs a guardian. During this Web workshop, you will learn whether your child or other family member should have a guardian and how to obtain guardianship. You will also learn about alternatives to guardianship for higher functioning individuals.

The process for obtaining guardianship will be explained, along with tips for obtaining guardianship at no cost.

There is no registration fee for this Web workshop, but you are encouraged to RSVP to info@autismlawcenter.com.

Please review this information to learn how to access the Web Workshop — you can access it from any type of computer, or from your iPad or certain other mobile devices.

Meeting information
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Topic: Guardianship
Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Time: 10:00 am, Central Standard Time (Chicago, GMT-06:00)
Meeting Number: 809 836 853
Meeting Password: autism

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To start or join the online meeting
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Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=145898882&UID=491905062&PW=NM2NjNjJlZWY1&RT=MiM3

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Audio conference information
——————————————————-
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): +1-408-600-3600

Access code:809 836 853

——————————————————-
For assistance
——————————————————-
1. Go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/mc
2. On the left navigation bar, click “Support”.
To add this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link:

https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/j.php?ED=145898882&UID=491905062&ICS=MS&LD=1&RD=2&ST=1&SHA2=qacJoSBkpI2AIuNFM9Q2aaoGEGITEp7dN/Fp4ebEFZ8=

To check whether you have the appropriate players installed for UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files, go to https://autismlaw.webex.com/autismlaw/systemdiagnosis.php

http://www.webex.com

This Web workshop will be recorded.

0 Posted in Events, guardianship on January 9th, 2011

HOW TO MEET YOUR CHILD’S NEEDS: Workshop on Dec. 2nd

November 19th, 2010

Determining the correct treatments, therapies and services for your child is difficult. Paying for them can be even harder. Join Amy Dawson at an upcoming seminar to learn more about your options to pay for your child’s needs — whether it is biomedical intervention, PCA services, consumer support grants (CSG), consumer directed community supports (CDCS), intensive early intervention behavior therapy, speech therapy, ABA, RDI, PLAY, TEACH, Floortime or just about anything else! Topics covered will include understanding private and public insurance appeals as well as strategies to access county services.

When: December 2, 2010

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Where: PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington MN 55437.

Registration is encouraged, but not required. To register, click here.

0 Posted in autism, Events, insurance coverage for autism on November 19th, 2010