Special Needs Planning with Consolidated Planning Group

Looking for a college experience for your child with special needs? Michelle Morris, Special Needs Financial Planner from Consolidated Planning Group, offers answers to families considering the best option for their student who is neurodiverse or has a disability when transitioning out of high school. The discussion will include answers to these frequently asked questions:What options are available after high school?What makes a college good for students with disabilities?What unique financial considerations should I consider?

Tens of thousands of Texans with disabilities depend on the financial safety net provided by four main Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers – HCS, TxHmL, CLASS, and DBMD. Significant changes to these waivers are coming in 2023 including more options for housing, but also the end-of-day habilitation. Mark Olson, President & CEO of LTO Ventures will explain the changes and how families and beneficiaries can prepare themselves.

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 could be disastrous for children with special needs. Join this webinar as Board Certified Family Law Attorney Mike Day addresses how parents can best protect their children with special needs in the midst of litigating a divorce or child support dispute. In addition, Mary Ann Hughes, Special Needs Divorce Coach and founder of Special Family Transitions, will share tips on being proactive and organized in divorce, to better deal with the overwhelming issues of special needs divorce and more effectively advocate for yourself and your child with a disability.

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 importance of preserving benefits.Join us as Special Needs Financial Planner Allison Schaberg explains how to successfully plan for your future.

There are many decisions to be made as you prepare for the future of your special needs family member. No one else knows your child as well as you do. But what can you do to maintain your level of care after you're gone? A Letter of Intent is the answer! Join us as Special Needs Planning Specialist, Allison Schaberg, explains the importance of a Letter of Intent.