Special Needs Planning with Consolidated Planning Group

Looking for an educational experience after high school for your teen who learns differently? You will not want to miss this webinar! You will hear ideas, options, and suggestions about how to choose the best option for your student with special needs when transitioning out of high school. Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for your future.

Ready, Set Go! Appropriate Planning for Returning to School and Finding Academic Success with Shemica Allen from Personalized Learning Solutions will share tips for success as you anticipate school this fall. Specifically, you will learn how to appropriately plan for before, during & after an ARD/IEP or 504 Meeting. Also, you will learn how to prepare a Parent Vision Statement to keep you focu...

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 At...

Special needs require a special lawyer. For a family with a disabled child, estate planning requires special planning to ensure that the disabled child’s needs are met without jeopardizing government benefits. Join Special Needs Attorney Christina Lesher as she discusses the top five Special Needs Documents needed to prepare properly for the future of your family. Will or Revocable Trust (or both)...

One of the biggest challenges for academic success is the timely turn-in of assignments. Your student can be better equipped for academic success with the right planner! Join Certified Professional Organizer Ellen Delap to learn about the benefits of using a planner and how a planner assists executive function challenges. Ellen will also share information on choosing a planner or capture tool with...

8 Steps to Consider When Raising a Child with Special Needs - A Presentation by Special Needs Attorney Leona Filis Raising a child with special needs requires careful planning for the future. During this webinar, we will hear from Special Needs Attorney Leona Filis as she shares the top eight steps needed to prepare properly for the future of your family. These eight steps include a discussion of:...

The Importance of a Great First Impression - How to Help Your Young Adult Child with Special Needs Improve Their First Impression When Seeking Employment Is your child ready for employment? Many parents wonder how to best support their young adult child as they step out of high school and begin to find vocational opportunities. We know how important it is to make a great first impression when inte...

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...

Your Neurodivergent Teen and the Launch to College - Insider Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of Your College Tours with Campus Experts Andrea Malkin Brenner, Ph. D. and Michelle McAnaney, M.Ed. Visiting colleges takes money, time, and effort. Given this investment, it's important to make your visits meaningful. Done right, college visits allow you to assess each college's fit for your teen's inte...

Day and Transition programs provide a safe environment for adults needing support and meaningful daily engagement. Consolidated Planning Group brings a panel presentation to you with representatives from various Day and Transition Programs.

Are you struggling with parenthood? Are you stressed and feel like you are falling short? You won't want to miss this webinar! Did you know that your school district offers "In-Home Training/Parent Training?" You may qualify for this amazing service that will either offer you parent training (books, parent education, or call with a parent trainer) or they will meet personally with you. Family Spec...

The first day of school is nearly here. You want to be your child's champion and put steps in place for the best possible year. Join this webinar to learn from Special Education Advocate Karen Mayer Cunningham as she guides us toward the best way to successfully navigate the special education system.

Families with disabled loved ones face complications when preparing for hurricane season. People living with disabilities or limited mobility require extra preparatory measures based on their specific needs. Join this webinar to learn how to create your Family Emergency Plan. Preparedness will be your best bet at keeping everyone out of harm’s way.

Whether you are a parent or an educator, this webinar will discuss how to create an environment where individuals with autism and similar disabilities can thrive. Simple strategies implemented consistently are the key to providing support that increases confidence, provides a sense of security, and instills motivation. Join this webinar to learn from Brandi Timmons, MEd, BCBA, LBA and Educational...

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 valuable resource for many families. Join us as two experts, Special Needs Financial Planner Allison Schaberg...

Looking for an educational experience after high school for your teen who learns differently? You will not want to miss this webinar! You will hear ideas, options, and suggestions about how to choose the best option for your student with special needs when transitioning out of high school. Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for your future.

We all think we have more time to plan for our loved ones! But if you love someone who is aging or has special needs, you should take time now to plan for a future health crisis. This presentation will offer an invaluable checklist so nothing is missed as you consider the tough decisions involved in end-of-life care. Annalee Kruger from Care Right, Inc., will help you organize your thoughts and of...

Listen to this webinar to hear from Sara Kendall and Nehtra Davis from Texas Workforce Commission as they explain how and why someone becomes a Concurrent Beneficiary. We’ll cover the “work incentive” programs for SSI and Title II that can be used to continue to receive the monthly cash benefit when working and how the two programs interact….and don’t interact with each other. You’ll learn where t...

What do you do when your loved one cannot care for themselves, either partially or completely? We all want our loved ones to live meaningful lives but sometimes they may lack the capacity to do so independently. That’s when a discussion about Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship is prudent. Join us as Attorney Boyd Handley shares information about guardianships and how to successfully pla...

Preparing Your Special Needs Teen For Adulthood - Individuals with special needs leaving school in their late teens often face the challenges of adulthood unprepared. There are many things to do to aid this transition process. Beth Duncan from Texana Center’s Behavioral Healthcare will detail services, programs, and methods to increase your child's quality of life after high school.

During this webinar, we will hear from Special Needs Attorney Christina Lesher as she shares the top five Special Needs Documents needed to prepare properly for the future of your family. Will or Revocable Trust (or both) 3rd party Supplemental Needs Trust 1st party Supplemental Needs Trust Documents for incapacity Beneficiary designation updates Join us as we explain how to successfully plan for...

There are three different types of programs SSA runs for people with disabilities under Title II, including the Childhood Disability Benefits also known as Disabled Adult Child (CDB/DAC). Title II has five “return to work” stages. Working can affect the Title II benefits depending on which stage of work the person is in and how much they earn.

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!

Misinformation and myths have led many to believe that they can only work a certain number of hours or earn a specific amount each month or the SSI cash benefit and Medicaid will be terminated. The SSI program is designed so that the cash benefit gradually reduces when someone goes to work, but Medicaid is retained until a living wage is reached.

Enjoy this conversation with Allison Schaberg and Christina Lesher as they explore the ways they help families with special needs!