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Every human being
has a right to live life
to his or her fullest potential.
Desperation and fear
are Mankind's oldest enemies.
A society may fairly be judged
by the extent to which it spares
its most vulnerable citizens
from having to endure them.
Self-sufficiency is less satisfying
to the soul than caring
for one another.
As Mankind truly is one family,
what benefits any one of us
enhances the lives of us all.
Those of us with greater needs
enable their loved ones
by enabling them to feel needed.
Make it possible for people
(both the less and more fortunate)
to achieve peace of mind.
To love another
means you can't feel things
are okay until you know
they feel that way.
Your peace of mind
depends on knowing you've helped
bring peace of mind to the other.
Live and help live
Provide a person
with the means to live
a fuller life and you give more
meaning to yours.
Help those with special needs
attain greater independence
and security.
If only the strong were to survive,
wouldn't all of our lives
be greatly diminished?
Prepare. Protected. Provide.
The families who count on us
expect nothing less.
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Family Event Calendar
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08/01/2008
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Begin the Transition and Creating the Future Care Plan for Family Members with Special Needs
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert
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Sponsored by: 5P Minus Society
Norfolk Marriott Waterside, 235 E. Main Street
Norfolk, VA
For more information, click here.
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| Description: Mary Anne Ehlert, President and Founder of Protected Tomorrows, will give two presentations during this timeframe with a short break inbetween each presentation. The first presentation will be about Transition planning for your family member with special needs. The second presentation will be an interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts.
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08/25/2008
2:10 PM - 3:10 PM |
Socially Responsive Architecture
Speaker: Ramesh Gulatee, Architect
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Sponsored by: 21st Rehabilitation International World Congress
Hospitalite' Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec, NY
For more information, click here.
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| Description: Architecture has been the purview of those able to afford it. This fact alone sets it apart as an art form that is to be appreciated but not enjoyed. Serious and valiant efforts are made at many levels in society to broaden it's accessibility to the masses through various mechanisms. If we were to delve further we shall find that we, as a design community, are guilty of advocating design solutions that are the domain of the richest and the fittest amongst us. The built environment is much of a social issue and that architecture has the capability to generate movements to address social causes. That form follows finance and our designs reflect that elitism by defying the basic tenet of good design, i.e., equitable accessibility, sustainability and enjoyment. We conveniently disregard that design of the built environment should be for the enjoyment of all, regardless of age, gender or abilities. Focusing the design thought process and attention on Affordability, Adaptiveness, Accessibility and Sustainability can lead to broad spectrum participation and acceptance.
LifeCare Design Studio is using these concepts on a multiuse special needs community project that is groundbreaking in its scope. The Board of Trustees of the "Gateway to Learning" School have followed dreams about their special needs students that in-fact became the programming parameters for providing a complete live/work/play environment. Ramesh Gulatee will discuss the project details, it's challenges and triumphs, and how Socially Responsive Architecture has made dreams come true.
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09/04/2008
10:50 AM - 11:40 PM |
Financial Planning for Families with Special Needs
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, CFP®
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Sponsored by: NAPFA West
Westin Westminster Hotel, 10600 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CO
For more information, click here.
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| Description: How many of your clients have a family member with special needs? Chances are about 20 percent. Clients who fit this category need a plan to ensure their family member is cared for long-term. Attend this session to find out what programs and benefits your clients are entitled to and how they can supplement those benefits with a Special Needs Trust. Knowing how to handle financial planning for special needs families will help these clients receive important benefits when they need them most. As a financial planner with extensive expertise in this area, Mary Anne Ehlert will help you understand how to discuss special needs planning most effectively with your clients, and provide sage advice for those seeking to specialize in the field. Refer to the NAPFA website for more information.
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09/12/2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Creating the Future Care Plan for Family Members with Special Needs
Speaker: Scott Steiner
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Sponsored by: COACH Care Center
7 S. 721 Route 53
Naperville, IL
For more information, click here.
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| Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts.
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09/13/2008
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Creating a Future Care Plan for Family Members with Special Needs
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert
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Sponsored by: Abilities Expo
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN
For more information, click here.
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| Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts.
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09/14/2008
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
How to Make an Existing Home Accessible
Speaker: Ramesh Gulatee, Architect
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Sponsored by: Abilities Expo
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN
For more information, click here.
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| Description: TBA
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09/14/2008
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Build a Barrier Free Home
Speaker: Ramesh Gulatee, Architect
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Sponsored by: Abilities Expo
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minnesapolis, MN
For more information, click here.
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| Description: TBA
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10/08/2008
11:30 AM - 12:30 AM |
Financial Planning for Families with Special Needs
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, CFP®
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Sponsored by: FPA of Northeast Wisconsin
Liberty Hall Banquet & Conference Center, 800 Eisenhower Drive
Kimberly, WI
For more information, click here.
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| Description: How many of your clients have a family member with special needs? Chances are about 20 percent. Clients who fit this category need a plan to ensure their family member is cared for long-term. Attend this session to find out what programs and benefits your clients are entitled to and how they can supplement those benefits with a Special Needs Trust. Knowing how to handle financial planning for special needs families will help these clients receive important benefits when they need them most. As a financial planner with extensive expertise in this area, Mary Anne Ehlert will help you understand how to discuss special needs planning most effectively with your clients, and provide sage advice for those seeking to specialize in the field.
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10/11/2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Creating The Future Care Plan for Family Members with Special Needs
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert
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Sponsored by: Child & Family Connections of Peoria
2016 North Knoxville
Peoria, IL
For more information, click here.
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| Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts.
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10/20/2008
10:20 AM - 11:10 AM |
Financial Planning for Families with Special Needs
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, CFP®
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Sponsored by: FPA of Minnesota
Minneapolis Convention Center
Minneapolis, MN
For more information, click here.
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| Description: How many of your clients have a family member with special needs? Chances are about 20 percent. Clients who fit this category need a plan to ensure their family member is cared for long-term. Attend this session to find out what programs and benefits your clients are entitled to and how they can supplement those benefits with a Special Needs Trust. Knowing how to handle financial planning for special needs families will help these clients receive important benefits when they need them most. As a financial planner with extensive expertise in this area, Mary Anne Ehlert will help you understand how to discuss special needs planning most effectively with your clients, and provide sage advice for those seeking to specialize in the field. Refer to the FPA of MN website for more information.
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11/06/2008
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Special Education and Assistive Technology Resource Event
Speaker: Carl Mook
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Sponsored by: Northwestern Illinois Association
610 North Bell School Road
Rockford, IL
For more information, click here.
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| Description: The purpose of this fair is to offer a variety of special education resources, including information regarding assistive technology. Exhibitors include agencies, commercial vendors and showcase booths of special interest. Exhibitors provide print materials and hands-on experiences. Attendees can spend from an hour to several hours browsing the booths.
Ths event is free and open to the public. Educators, therapists, family members, students, consumers and community members are all welcome.
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11/19/2008
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Creating the Future Care Plan for Family Members with Special Needs
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert
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Sponsored by: Special Education Parent Network District 59
2123 S. Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL
For more information, click here.
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| Description: Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts.
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