Special Needs Planning with Consolidated Planning Group
by Consolidated Planning Group
Do you have a Loved one with special needs? Tune in for expert advice on future care and planning for all families, including special needs. We are domiciled in Texas and serve all families across the United States. #SpecialNeedsplanning #FamilySupport #Podcast #FuturePlanning #FinancialAdvice” Schedule a FREE Zoom Consult: https://www.consolidatedplanninggroup.com/form-once! Email: [email protected] P: 281-690-6006
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Caring for Loved Ones with Disabilities Life Care Managers
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 family member with special needs. Considerations such as managing a complex health care concerns, future care options, and working with client service providers are...
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Educational Options Beyond High School For Students With Special Needs
Are you looking for an educational experience after high school for your child with special needs? If you are reviewing options related to academics, vocational opportunities, and other transition paths, this webinar is for you! Deciding on the best option for a student who is neurodiverse or has…
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Government Benefits 101 - Understanding SSI and Medicaid, SSDI and Medicare
In this session, we will review SSI & Medicaid, SSDI & Medicare, and Childhood Disability Benefits. We will review when and how to apply, how to be prepared for your appointment, and how to maintain eligibility going forward. You will learn how to maximize benefits for your family. Many of our...
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Building a Future Without Limits: My Possibilities and Our Mission
Join us for an engaging and informative presentation about My Possibilities, a pioneering organization dedicated to providing continuing education, vocational training, and life enrichment programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In this session, you’ll gain a...
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Family Opportunity Mortgage - How It Works, Who Qualifies, And Why It Matters
You may not have heard of the Family Opportunity Mortgage that enables you to purchase a home for a disabled child without paying second home or investment property rates. Join this webinar to hear from JoAnn Cooper from Nationwide Lending Partners and discover a new way to provide for your...
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How is Autism Evaluated? What to Expect and When is it Needed with Dr. Lindsay Asawa
Many parents wonder if their child's development is on track and what behaviors are typical. Every child is different and it can be tough to know when to be concerned and when to let things go. Join us to learn more about when an Autism evaluation may be helpful for a child, teen, or adult. Dr....
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Parenting Burnout: A Battle Plan for Prevention and Rejuvenation
With Ryan Roberts, CEO of Level-Up Life and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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Government Benefits 101 - Understanding SSI and Medicaid, SSDI and Medicare as well as Childhood Disability Benefits
In this session, we will review SSI & Medicaid, SSDI & Medicare, and Childhood Disability Benefits. We will review when and how to apply, how to be prepared for your appointment, and how to maintain eligibility going forward. You will learn how to maximize benefits for your family. Many of our...
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Children with Special Needs and Divorce: What a Texas Parent Needs to Know
Divorce and child support are legally complex and emotionally challenging issues on their own. When these issues involve children with special needs, parents must be even more mindful to ensure that their children are protected. If these special considerations are not appropriately addressed, it...
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The Resistant Pre-Teen And Teen Learner: How To Launch Successfully!
Is your child struggling with academics? Hating school? Unfocused? Unmotivated? Battling homework? Are you concerned about how your highschooler will develop adulting skills and be successful after high school? All students want to learn and be successful! But many times parents are using the…
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Why Do I Need A Special Education Advocate to Understand The IEP Process And My Rights As A Parent?
Join this webinar to hear from Special Education Advocate Tenika Combs, Founder of Got Advocacy. She will help you understand the importance of your rights as a parent, the ARD process, and help you get equipped for this school year. Whatever stage your child is in, whether transitioning into...
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Government Benefits 101 - Understanding SSI and Medicaid, SSDI and Medicare
In this session, we will review SSI & Medicaid, SSDI & Medicare, and Childhood Disability Benefits. We will review when and how to apply, how to be prepared for your appointment, and how to maintain eligibility going forward. You will learn how to maximize benefits for your family. Many of our...
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A Blueprint for Successful Transition to Adulthood for the Child with ADD/ADHD
This presentation provides the tools for the parents to lay the groundwork for developing a High School Transition Plan for College, Employment and Independent Living in Adulthood. With a special focus on the struggles of individuals with ADD or ADHD, Louis Geigerman will answer your questions…
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Should I Open an ABLE Account?
There are many decisions to be made as you prepare for the future of your special needs family member. Living with a disability is often associated with significant costs. That’s why individuals and families should consider contributing to an ABLE account. ABLE accounts offer tax-advantaged…
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Enabling Adults Living With a Disability to Spend Their Own Money and Increase Their Independence
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…
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Have You Heard about the Family Opportunity Mortgage? For Your Loved One With A Disability?
Join this webinar to hear from Dwayne Graham, Branch Manager at New American Funding, as he tells us about a little-known mortgage product, the Family Opportunity Mortgage. This mortgage is a unique product for families considering purchasing a home for a loved one with a disability. You will…
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Why do I need a Special Needs Attorney AND a Special Needs Planner?
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...
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Houston Middle and High Schools To Support The Special Needs Student - A Panel Webinar
Are you considering a non-traditional school designed for students who have learning concerns and need additional support to meet their needs? Join our panel webinar and hear from several Houston, Texas middle and high schools designed especially for a child with who learns differently.
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Growing Up Non-Autistic with an Autistic Sibling - How To Avoid The Loss While Celebrating The Wins!
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…
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Person Centered Planning - What It Is And How it Can Help My Family
Do you have a son or daughter with a disability who is transitioning from school to their community? Person Centered Planning may help you! This problem-solving process is especially helpful for someone with a disability who wants to plan for the life they want! Join this webinar to learn from…
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The Aggressive and Challenging Child: Why Traditional Discipline Strategies Do Not Work
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…
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Special Needs Planning - Key Steps to Transition Success
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 family member with special needs. Considerations such as transitioning, future care options, and preservation of benefit eligibility are a few items that require intentional...
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Transitions - Tips for Launching Your Special Needs Teen into Adulthood
As children with special needs transition to the teen and young adult years, their needs change significantly. You can prepare your child and yourselves for a successful transition to independence. Join us to learn the key steps you can take to make the transition as smooth as possible!
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Dr. Lindsay Asawa - Managing Social Anxiety in Children and Teens
Does your child or teen shy away from social situations, avoid talking to others, or worry too much about what their peers think of them? Shyness is common in children, and teens can be self-conscious, but if we allow social anxiety to linger and grow it can have a serious impact on daily life…
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Attorney Jennifer Coulter - Advanced Issues in Special Needs Trust Planning
Join this webinar to hear from Special Needs Attorney Coulter as she answers questions from our participants on the uses and limitations of Special Needs Trusts in the context of DAC benefits, including how such trusts can be used differently than for beneficiaries receiving SSI benefits. She…
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Attorney Melissa Donovan - Do I Need Guardianship?
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. What do you do when your loved one cannot care for themselves? Is Guardianship the right answer? We all want our loved ones to live meaningful...
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Special Needs Planning - Key Steps to Transition Success
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 family member with special needs. Considerations such as transitioning, future care options, and preservation of benefit eligibility are a few items that require intentional...
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Attorney Tresi Weeks - The Special Needs Trust
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. The decision about inheritance and how to fund a disabled child's future after you are gone is very important. A Special Needs Trust is a…
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Special Needs Planning - Medicaid Waivers, SSI Eligibility, and Preserving Benefits
There are many decisions to be made as you prepare for the future of your special needs family member. Living with a disability is often associated with significant costs. That’s why families should understand Medicaid Waivers (specifically the Texas IDD Service System), SSI eligibility, and the...
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Special Needs Planning - Key Steps to Transition Success
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 family member with special needs. Considerations such as transitioning, future care options, and preservation of benefit eligibility are a few items that require intentional...
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Government Benefits 101
In this session, we will review SSI & Medicaid, SSDI & Medicare, and Childhood Disability Benefits. We will review when and how to apply, how to be prepared for your appointment, and how to maintain eligibility going forward. You will learn how to maximize benefits for your family. Many of our...
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What Do I Need To Know About The HCS Waiver? A Panel Webinar
HCS (Home and Community Services) is a Medicaid waiver program that supplies services and support to Texans with an intellectual disability (ID) or a related condition so that they can live in the community. If you have received the HCS waiver, you may have many questions. When you are contacted…
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The Challenges of ADD/ADHD and Mental Illness - How To Access Help In Your Community
As a parent of a child with ADD/ADHD, you know there are often other associated conditions related to a mental illness. Major depression, PTSD, anorexia nervosa, and suicide attempts are all linked to ADHD. It is important to know what supports, services, and treatment options are available to…
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Special Olympics Texas: Opportunities For Your Child and Next Steps!
Join this webinar to hear from Kelsey George, Director of School Community Partnership Integration with Special Olympics Texas. Also, enjoy hearing from Special Olympics Texas athlete Shelby Day and parents Kari and Steve. In this webinar you will learn about Special Olympics Texas sports…
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Let’s Learn About Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Do you have a young adult who would like to prepare for a career and learn to become independent? Were you aware that Texas Workforce, through the Vocational Rehabilitation Division, provides Transition Services for students ages 14-22 by focusing on providing Pre-Employment Transition Services...
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The Resistant Pre-Teen And Teen Learner: How To Launch Successfully!
Is your child struggling with academics? Hating school? Unfocused? Unmotivated? Battling homework? Are you concerned about how your high schooler will develop adulting skills and be successful after high school? All students want to learn and be successful! But many times parents are using the...
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Special Education - What Is It Anyway?
Join this webinar with Shana Halvorsen from EmpowerED. Shana is a special education advocate for families and a council member for the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities. Additionally she is an executive function coach, former attorney, certified high school teacher, and a neurodiverse...
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Guardianship and Alternatives with Special Needs Attorney Alison Packard
Once a child with special needs becomes a legal adult, how does a parent continue to protect and make decisions for that child? During this webinar we will be joined by Special Needs Attorney Alison Packard to discuss the guardianship option as well as alternatives to the guardianship such as...
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Let's Learn About Special Needs Planning!
Enjoy this recording as Allison Schaberg, owner of Consolidated Planning Group, helps special needs families understand how to plan for the future. Consolidated Planning Group is a holistic, independent financial planning firm that provides advice, analysis, education, and financial planning...
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Government Benefits 101
In this session, we will review SSI & Medicaid, SSDI & Medicare, and Childhood Disability Benefits. We will review when and how to apply, how to be prepared for your appointment, and how to maintain eligibility going forward. You will learn how to maximize benefits for your family. Many of our...
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Special Needs Planning - Medicaid Waivers, SSI Eligibility, and Preserving Benefits
There are many decisions to be made as you prepare for the future of your special needs family member. Living with a disability is often associated with significant costs. That’s why families should understand Medicaid Waivers (specifically the Texas IDD Service System), SSI eligibility, and the...
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Your Vision For The Future Drives The IEP - The Art of Parent Input
One way to ensure the IEP is preparing your child for the future is to focus on the Vision/Parent Input Statement. What is the Vision/Parent Input Statement? It is a visual picture that describes your child now and in the future. During this webinar, Shemica Allen from Personalized Learning...
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Special Needs Planning - Key Steps to Transition Success
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 family member with special needs. Considerations such as transitioning, future care options, and preservation of benefit eligibility are a few items that require intentional...
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Special Needs Planning - Key Steps to Transition Success
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 family member with special needs. Considerations such as transitioning, future care options, and preservation of benefit eligibility are a few items that require intentional...
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The Transition to Adulthood in Autism - Let's Learn About the "Launching to Adulthood Programs"
Are you worried that your neurodiverse teen may not function well as an adult? Join this webinar with Ana Esparza and Dr. Antonio Pagan from the University of Texas Health Science Center's Launching! to Adulthood Programs. Whether you're seeking information about improving skills related to…
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Special Needs Dentistry: Enjoy Your Next Dental Visit In Your Own Home!
If you want to check your child's dental visit off your "to do" list, this webinar is for you! Summer is a great time for a dental visit and we have a solution for a special needs dentist! Enable Dental brings the dentist to you! Join Enable Dental's Community Relations Manager, Melissa Elizabeth...
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What is the HCS Waiver? How Do I Qualify? How Do I Get on the List?
HCS is a Medicaid waiver program that supplies services and supports to Texans with an intellectual disability (ID) or a related condition so that they can live in the community. Join us as Lynsy Meier with Sevita Health explains this waiver program!
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Texas Elementary Schools To Support The Special Needs Student - A Panel Webinar
Thinking of changing schools and joining a non-traditional school designed for students who have learning concerns and need additional support to meet their needs? Join our panel webinar and hear from several Texas elementary schools designed especially for a child with who learns differently.
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Do You Know About "Adult Services?" A PANEL WEBINAR
Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS)/Day Programs are Adult Services that offer prevocational services, self-help, and social integration programs for special needs adults. If you are seeking a program for your loved one, join our webinar! Our panel will share their programs that provide...
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You Can Change Your Child's Future By Changing Their Brain!
If you are worried about your child's behavior, learning, and development, don't miss this webinar! Join Neuro-Educational Consultant Faith Haley as she offers a solution! She will explain that when we look beyond the problems and help treat the underlying causes of learning and/or behavioral...
About this show
Do you have a Loved one with special needs? Tune in for expert advice on future care and planning for all families, including special needs. We are domiciled in Texas and serve all families across the United States. #SpecialNeedsplanning #FamilySupport #Podcast #FuturePlanning #FinancialAdvice”
Schedule a FREE Zoom Consult: https://www.consolidatedplanninggroup.com/form-once!
Email: [email protected]
P: 281-690-6006
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