Special Needs Planning with Consolidated Planning Group

This insightful presentation from Sally Waterfield of Smart Families explores the impact of technology on children's brain development, highlighting why adolescent brains are uniquely susceptible to online dangers. We'll cover how technology companies use manipulative tactics to create compulsive app users and examine the online risks children face, including cyberbullying, privacy breaches, and e...

Advocacy is not achieved overnight, especially for parents learning medical advocacy for their loved ones with complex care needs. Did you know you are a part of your child's healthcare team and you have the right to become their biggest advocate? Moreover, your child needs you to be their biggest advocate. Join us as Aubrey Jones, Ph. D. speaks about medical advocacy and palliative care options f...

HIPP is an optional State Medicaid program that helps reimburse eligible individuals for their share of an employer-sponsored health insurance premium payment. It is for families with at least one person who gets Medicaid. People enrolled in any Medicaid program, with a few exceptions, are eligible to enroll in HIPP. Join this webinar to hear from Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)!

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 the children with special needs. Join this webinar as Board Certified Family La...

Looking for ideas to keep your child active and engaged while school is out for the summer break? What to do and where to go is often the question, and finding programs suitable for a child’s special needs is challenging. Join our webinar to meet some great folks who offer wonderful resources to help kids of all ability levels have a great summer. Our panel includes: Autism Fitness, Bloom Fitness,...

Many families assume that once their graduate leaves the local School District program, there are no further educational options available. Not so! There are several opportunities for further education! Join this panel webinar to hear from multiple college programs available to your high school graduate!

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!

Families who care for a family member with special needs should consider a Special Needs Trust to meet their financial needs and avoid affecting government benefits. However, there are many questions about taxes! This presentation will discuss the two types of Special Needs Trusts and the tax implications from an income, gift, and estate tax perspective. Join CPA Teresa Ferruzzo, for this importan...

If you love someone with a disability, you won't want to miss this webinar! Did you know these services are available to you? Peer Support Information and Referral Individual and Systems Advocacy Independent Living Skills Training Transition Join our panel presentation to hear from several independent living centers that offer support, training, and services to your family!

“Summer slide,” or the tendency for kids to forget what they learned the previous school year, can be a struggle for any family but particularly challenging for children who learn differently. We will hear from Shemica Allen from Personalized Learning Solutions during this webinar. She will share some summer strategies and action items (for both parent and child) to help prepare for the upcoming s...

Looking For Continuing Education and Social Options After High School For A Child With Special Needs? Let's Learn About Lifelong Learning With Friends! Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), such as Down syndrome (DS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have few opportunities to pursue higher education opportunities after graduating high school. Lifelong Learning with Friend...

If you have a family member with a disability, finding the right dental care can be essential to their well-being. Individuals with special needs may require unique considerations and traditional dental settings may not be suitable for everyone; alternative options can be beneficial. Let us help you discover compassionate, specialized dental options tailored to your loved one's needs. Join Dr. Wil...

Have You Heard about the Family Opportunity Mortgage That You Can Get 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 wil...

Is it time for your child with special needs to start thinking about a job? Are you wondering how to get started? Join this webinar where you will hear from Bloom Consulting, Their employment service program offers supported employment, job placement, job coaching, vocational adjustment training, and environmental work assessments. You will learn what steps you can take to find the right opportuni...

Looking for a college experience for your child with special needs? We have the answers to the questions families have when 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 st...

Our speaker is Dr. Sehrish Shikarpurya who researches transition practices to increase the post-school outcomes of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This session will introduce the audience to inclusive postsecondary education opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We will discuss the purpose of these programs, where they are located,...

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. To protect your loved one, the decision about guardianship and alternatives to guardianship are paramount. Join this webinar to learn from Gigit Tyler, Principal Attorney at the law firm of Tyler and Maderer, PLLC, as she shares information about...

There are a lot of misconceptions about autism, particularly when it comes to children on the spectrum. Join this webinar to hear from Armando Bernal from Autism International as he shares his point of view as an individual with autism and offers helpful advice for those who love a child with autism. Take this time to "walk through Armando's shoes" as he explains how we can improve our interaction...

People can receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a Title II disability benefit, Medicaid and Medicare all at the same time. These people are called Concurrent Beneficiaries by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Concurrent Beneficiaries need to be aware of the rules around earned income and retaining healthcare for both programs when they go to work. This webinar will explain how and w...

Sleep can be a big challenge for people with ADHD who have brains that can't tolerate boredom, bodies that are fidgety and restless, and thoughts that are hard to turn off. Unfortunately, sleep struggles often exacerbate ADHD symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity, and emotion dysregulation. Join us as Clinical Psychologist Lindsay Asawa speaks about the unique sleep challenges faced by those wi...

So your child has just been diagnosed with a disability...now what? Join this webinar as Special Education Attorney Jennifer Lynn Swanson and Special Needs Planner Michelle Morris help you prepare for the new reality. There are many decisions to be made especially if you have a child who may need care for the rest of their life.

Come and learn how to increase success in your home education program or how to supplement traditional education for learners who struggle with focus, attention, engagement and/or boredom. Join Learning and Behavior Therapist and Homeschooling Coach, Elizabeth Sharpe, M.Ed. as she discusses the myths associated with challenging learners and the success strategies needed to support unique learners.

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 evaluation. These are especially important if you have a child who may need care for the rest of their...

Are you worried about your child running away or getting lost? About not being about not being able to reach them by phone? About not knowing when they are having a medical event? About needing to guide their behavior? All these situations describe the terrifying moment your loved one needs your supervision. Scott Carpenter, Co-founder of BoundaryCare, has a solution. He will discuss the usefulnes...

Do you love someone with a mental illness? NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) envisions a healing community where all persons affected by mental illness can experience resiliency on the road to wellness. They provide support for those living with a mental illness and their family members. Our speaker is NAMI Greater Houston Executive Director Angelina Hudson. She believes that we can only...