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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.

Family Event Calendar

07/30/2010 10:30 AM - 12:00 AM	Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder	Sponsored by: Five P Minus Society Orlando Airport Marriott Hotel, 7499 Augusta National Drive Orlando , FL For more information, click here.
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. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.

09/11/2010 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder	Sponsored by: Down Syndrome Support Group if New Lenox New Lenox Village Hall, 1 Veterans Pkwy New Lenox, IL For more information, click here.
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. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.

09/14/2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder	Sponsored by: Glenkirk 3504 Commercial Ave Northbrook, IL For more information, click here.
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. In the workshop, participants will develop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.

09/14/2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Disability 411 Class Speaker: Carl Mook	Sponsored by: Highland Community College 2998 W. Pearl City Road Freeport, IL For more information, click here.
Description: Class Description: Creating a future plan for your child with a disability or adult dependent with a disability can be challenging. Parents, siblings and other care givers will learn about legal issues (trusts and guardianship), benefits (social security and other funding opportunities), community resources and transition planning. Eligible students for this course are members of families or care-givers of individuals with disabilities. We encourage mother and father, care-givers, and others who have an interest in this topic to attend. Limit of ten families. This class will meet on Sept. 14, 21, and 28, 2010. Tuition will be $20/student.

09/16/2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Disability 411 Class Speaker: Carl M. Mook	Sponsored by: Rock Valley College 3301 N. Mulford Road Rockford, IL For more information, click here.
Description: Class Description: Creating a future plan for your child with a disability or adult dependent with a disability can be challenging. Parents, siblings and other care-givers will learn about legal issues (trusts and guardianship), benefits (social security and other funding opportunities), community resources and transition planning. Eligible students for this course are members of families or care-givers of individuals with disabilities. We encourage mother and father, care-givers, and others who have an interest in this topic to attend. Limit of ten families. This class will meet on Sept. 16, 23, and 30, 2010. Tuition will be $50/family.

09/21/2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Disability 411 Class Speaker: Carl Mook	Sponsored by: Highland Community College 2998 W. Pearl City Road Freeport, IL For more information, click here.
Description: Class Description: Creating a future plan for your child with a disability or adult dependent with a disability can be challenging. Parents, siblings and other care givers will learn about legal issues (trusts and guardianship), benefits (social security and other funding opportunities), community resources and transition planning. Eligible students for this course are members of families or care-givers of individuals with disabilities. We encourage mother and father, care-givers, and others who have an interest in this topic to attend. Limit of ten families. This class will meet on Sept. 14, 21, and 28, 2010. Tuition will be $20/student.

09/23/2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder	Sponsored by: SEARCH Inc 625 Slawin Court Mount Prospect , IL For more information, click here.
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. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.

09/23/2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Disability 411 Class Speaker: Carl M. Mook	Sponsored by: Rock Valley College 3301 N. Mulford Road Rockford, IL For more information, click here.
Description: Class Description: Creating a future plan for your child with a disability or adult dependent with a disability can be challenging. Parents, siblings and other care-givers will learn about legal issues (trusts and guardianship), benefits (social security and other funding opportunities), community resources and transition planning. Eligible students for this course are members of families or care-givers of individuals with disabilities. We encourage mother and father, care-givers, and others who have an interest in this topic to attend. Limit of ten families. This class will meet on Sept. 16, 23, and 30, 2010. Tuition will be $50/family.

09/28/2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Disability 411 Class Speaker: Carl Mook	Sponsored by: Highland Community College 2998 W. Pearl City Road Freeport, IL For more information, click here.
Description: Class Description: Creating a future plan for your child with a disability or adult dependent with a disability can be challenging. Parents, siblings and other care givers will learn about legal issues (trusts and guardianship), benefits (social security and other funding opportunities), community resources and transition planning. Eligible students for this course are members of families or care-givers of individuals with disabilities. We encourage mother and father, care-givers, and others who have an interest in this topic to attend. Limit of ten families. This class will meet on Sept. 14, 21, and 28, 2010. Tuition will be $20/student.

09/30/2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Disability 411 Class Speaker: Carl M. Mook	Sponsored by: Rock Valley College 3301 Mulford Road Rockford, IL For more information, click here.
Description: Class Description: Creating a future plan for your child with a disability or adult dependent with a disability can be challenging. Parents, siblings and other care-givers will learn about legal issues (trusts and guardianship), benefits (social security and other funding opportunities), community resources and transition planning. Eligible students for this course are members of families or care-givers of individuals with disabilities. We encourage mother and father, care-givers, and others who have an interest in this topic to attend. Limit of ten families. This class will meet on Sept. 16, 23, and 30, 2010. Tuition will be $50/family.

11/01/2010 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Washington State Bar Association Speaker: John R. James	Sponsored by: Washington State Bar Association Washington Convention Center Seattle, WA For more information, click here.
Description: John James is exhibiting at the annual Estate Planning Conference presented by the Washington State Bar Assoication. The dates are November 1 & 2nd. Stop by the Protected Tomorrows booth and visit with John James to discuss how he, as a Protected Tomorrows Licensed Advocate, may help your families create a Future Care Plan for your family member with special needs.

11/02/2010 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Washington State Bar Association Speaker: John R James	Sponsored by: Washington State Bar Association Washington Convention Center Seattle, WA For more information, click here.
Description: John James is exhibiting at the Annual Estate Planning Conference presented by the Washington State Bar Assoication. The dates are November 1 & 2nd. Stop by the Protected Tomorrows booth and visit with John James to discuss how he, as a Protected Tomorrows Licensed Advocate, may help your families create a Future Care Plan for your family member with special needs.

11/16/2010 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder	Sponsored by: Parent Lincolnway Area Special Education 601 Willow Street Frankfort, IL For more information, click here.
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. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.

03/08/2011 7:00 PM - 8:25 PM	Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder	Sponsored by: Molloy Education Center 8701 N Menard Ave Morton Grove, IL For more information, click here.
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. In the workshop, participants will develop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.

05/03/2011 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder	Sponsored by: LaGrange Area Dept Of Special Education TIME- TBA LOCATION- TBA, IL For more information, click here.
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. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.