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Guardianship: Things to Consider
You may eventually consider whether to apply to be Guardian of your loved one with special needs. Find out which questions need answers and determine your next steps.
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Careers / Employment
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Caregivers / Support
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Child Care
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Education
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Family Relationships
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Financial
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Government Benefits
- 2013 Social Security Cost of Living Adjustments
- SSI, SSDI, COLA, SGA, retirement, survivors, disability
- Avoid These Common Mistakes When Applying for Supplemental Security Income
- SSI, SSDI, application, assets, benefits, income
- Gifting Guidelines for an Individual with Special Needs
- gift, birthday, inheritance, special occasion, government benefits, beneficiary
- Medicaid Explained
- SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, benefits
- Planning Around Government Assistance Programs
- SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, financial support, benefits
- Quick Glance at Government Benefits
- SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, application, redetermination, reconsideration, finances
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Healthcare & Wellness
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Inspiration
- Dreaded Diagnosis: A Father Comes to Grips with His Daughter’s SMA
- Every Kid is a Special Needs Kid
- theater, autism, teenager, family
- From Victory Lane to Victory Junction
- Petty family, NASCAR, camp
- Integrative Touch For Kids (ITK) Supports Children and Families with Special Medical Needs
- healing retreat, holistic, therapy
- Is This Your Calling? Share Your Passion for Special Needs – Become a Licensed Advocate of Protected Tomorrows
- advocate, special needs planning, business
- Making a Difference with Hannah and Friends
- Coach, Weis, PDD, Autism, Landau Kleffner Syndrome, seizures
- Meet Our Families: The Earnst Family - The Earnsts Compete at the 2003 Special Olympics World Games in Ireland
- physical education, sports, athlete, recreation
- Mothering with a Disability
- Posterior Fossa Arachnoid Cyst, challenge, parenting
- New Disorder EoE Does Not Stop Determined Family
- EoE, eosinophil, esophagus, feeding tube
- The Palin Family’s Journey
- Sarah Palin, Trig, Down Syndrome, normal, grandparents
- The Power of Film
- Sprout film festival, entertainment, education, stereotype
- Protected Tomorrows Charities Announces First Project: Transform U
- certified fitness professional, employment, fitness, group exercise instructor, personal trainer
- Road Trip for a Great Cause
- * advocacy, awareness, fundraising, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, Drive4Rebecca
- Team Hoyt Proves to be Powerful Role Models
- Therapy Equals Fun!
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Legal
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Recreation
- From Victory Lane to Victory Junction
- Petty family, NASCAR, camp
- Hidden Disabilities on the Field: Working with your Child’s Coach
- athlete, compete, competition, physical education, job coach
- Integrative Touch For Kids (ITK) Supports Children and Families with Special Medical Needs
- healing retreat, holistic, therapy
- Meet Our Families: The Earnst Family - The Earnsts Compete at the 2003 Special Olympics World Games in Ireland
- physical education, sports, athlete, recreation
- Protected Tomorrows Charities Announces First Project: Transform U
- certified fitness professional, employment, fitness, group exercise instructor, personal trainer
- Social Cue Clueless? How to Help Your Child with Special Needs on the Playground
- social maturity, getting along, recreation, play
- Special Olympics Young Athletes
- recreation, sports, compete, competition
- Therapy Equals Fun!
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Residential / Housing / Accessibility
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Special Needs Planning
- Is This Your Calling? Share Your Passion for Special Needs – Become a Licensed Advocate of Protected Tomorrows
- advocate, special needs planning, business
- Special Needs Planning Series: Part 1 – Taking the First Step
- dreams, fears, financial, future, goals, hopes, workshops
- Special Needs Planning Series: Part 2 – Taking the Next Step
- cash flow, education, financial, recreation, residential, transition
- Special Needs Planning Series: Part 3 – The Next Step – Exploring Legal Options
- special needs trust, estate plan, guardianship, attorney, trustee
- Special Needs Planning Series: Part 4 – Step Four - Taking Advantage of Government Benefits and Services
- disability, Medicaid, Medicare, programs, recreation, social security, SSI, SSDI
- Special Needs Planning Series: Part 5 – Step Five – Document the Wonder™
- caregiver, routines, letter of intent, family, story
- Special Needs Planning Series: Part 6 – Step Six – Begin the Transition™
- living, recreation, employment, education, resources, group home, independent, CILA, residential
- Special Needs Planning Series: Part 7 – Step Seven – How to Fund Your Special Needs Plan
- asset, cash flow, insurance, finance, financial, estate plan
- Recommended Tools for Your Journey – The Online Future Care Planning System
- future, special needs planning, legal, government benefits, document, transition, funding, financial
- What’s So Special About Special Needs Planning?
- finances, life planning, estate planning, government benefits, special needs trusts, transition
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Spotlight on Disabilities
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Transition
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Travel
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Tools
- Glossary
- Recommended Tools for Your Journey – The Online Future Care Planning System
- future, special needs planning, legal, government benefits, document, transition, funding, financial
- Social Security & Medicaid Benefits That May Be Available to You
- SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, earnings, employment, work, income
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