Special Needs Planning with Consolidated Planning Group

Summer camp is a great option for both youth and adults with disabilities. There are many camps in Texas that focus on supporting adults with IDD, medical concerns, learning challenges, and other cognitive disabilities. Consolidated Planning Group brings a panel presentation to you with representatives from various summer camp organizations that promote growth and fun in an environment committed t...

Looking for an educational experience after high school for your teen who learns differently? You will not want to miss this webinar with Allison Schaberg, Special Needs Financial Planner, from Consolidated Planning Group. Allison will offer ideas, options, and suggestions about how to choose the best option for your student with special needs when transitioning out of high school.

Looking for an educational experience after high school for your teen who learns differently? You will not want to miss this webinar with Allison Schaberg, Special Needs Financial Planner, from Consolidated Planning Group. Allison will offer ideas, options, and suggestions about how to choose the best option for your student with special needs when transitioning out of high school.

Everyone, regardless of their disability, is entitled to a safe, enjoyable, frustration-free vacation. Please join Senior Travel Advisor and SNG® Certified Accessible Travel Advocate, Denise Williams, Williams Global Travel – Dream Vacations, as she shares insider insights, travel tips, supplier, and destination recommendations for families traveling with special needs. Your dream vacation awaits!

Attorney Christina Lesher discusses 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 Special Needs Christina Lesher explains how to successfully plan for your future.

Once a child with special needs becomes a legal adult, how does a parent continue to protect and make decisions for that child? Attorney Alison Packard will discuss the guardianship option as well as alternatives to guardianship, such as powers of attorney, supported decision-making agreements, special needs trusts, and representative payees. She will suggest factors to consider in determining the...

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...

Emotions can be difficult for anyone to manage, but they are especially overwhelming for the ADHD brain. Emotion dysregulation is a hidden symptom of ADHD that can have a big impact on families. What causes the overreactions and meltdowns so common in children with ADHD? How can parents, teachers, and therapists provide support and prepare them for the emotional rollercoaster of life?

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 children with disabilities do not qualify for SSI & Medicaid as minors. The landscape changes...

This presentation will cover the Vocational Rehabilitation process found with Texas Workforce Solutions-Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Counselors will explain who they serve, what those services are, and how the process works. Also, they will discuss the particular services for Blind or Visually Impaired individuals. There are differences between transition and adult caseloads and this presen...

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 availa...

As a parent of a child with special needs, you may be confused about Community First Choice (CFC). This webinar will address the CFC program that enables Texas Medicaid to provide the most cost-effective approach to basic attendant and habilitation service delivery. Melissa Gengenbach, the presenter for this webinar, is a service coordinator for CFC. Attendees will walk away with a birds-eye view...

Finding like-minded individuals is so difficult in our increasingly isolated world and especially throughout a pandemic. Social Worker Caroline Turner has a passion for connecting families and individuals. Join this webinar to learn about a new solution to bridge this gap!

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. Michelle Morris, Special Needs Financial Planner, will help you understand the key steps you can take to make the transition as smooth as possible.

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...

Are you worried about medical bills? Do you wish you could win the fight with your insurance company to get more expenses reimbursed? You may be able to resolve denied insurance claims! Learn how at this webinar! Join us as Special Needs Financial Advisor Allison Schaberg shares her personal experience and financial know-how with you!

Looking for a college experience for your child with special needs? Allison Schaberg, 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 availab...

What do we do when things are not running on automatic and our children are experiencing struggles at school? Join this webinar to learn from Educational Advocate Christina Cabral owner of Let's IEP Together. Christina says, "I often hear from parents that they had no idea these resources existed or how to effectively access them when their child needs special education. My goal is to help equip f...

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...

As a parent of a child with a disability, you know there are many decisions to be made as it relates to the future of your family member. 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 life. Join us as Al...

If you are concerned about your child's readiness for college, consider working with Bloom Consulting! Their Campus Connections program is an innovative college support program designed to support students with disabilities as they attend the post-secondary institution of their choice. They recognize that students with a coach who provides mentoring, guidance, and navigational support are more lik...

If you are the parent of a high schooler with special needs, selecting a college is mystifying. You may wonder if you should begin with your local community college or if the goal of a traditional academic community is a possibility. Join us to hear from Independent Educational Consultant Jodi Glou who will demystify our thoughts about college applications for the family with a child with learning...

When your child reaches the age of 18, he or she will gain the right to vote, the right to contract, the right to get married, the right to decide where to live, the right to consent or refuse medical treatment. Doctors and other medical providers may be restricted from sharing your adult child’s health information with you because of health care privacy laws. As your child approaches the age of 1...

This webinar will offer a detailed look at community resources for children with disabilities. These resources include recreational and leisure activities that the whole family can enjoy! While the focus will be on the greater Galveston area, all will benefit from the conversation. Join Miranda Hernandez from Alvin ISD and Jann Davies from Friendswood ISD for a lively presentation!

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 preservation of benefit eligibility are a few items that require intentional evaluation. Some decisions require legal preparation and some require financial arrangements. These are esp...