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STOMP - Specialized Training of Military Parents - http://www.stompproject.org/
The only National Parent Training and Information Center for military families providing support and advice to military parents without regard of the type of medical condition their child has. |
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SNAP - Special Needs Advocate for Parents - http://www.snapinfo.org
Provides information, education, advocacy, and referrals to families with special needs children of all ages and disabilities. |
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Planned Lifetime Advocacy Networks (PLAN) - http://www.plan.ca
PLAN of Canada provides information and resources to families of people with disabilities focused on securing the future. |
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Transition Information Network - http://www.transitioninfonetwork.org.uk
My Future Choices shows how young people with disabilities can access new choices and opportunities. Covering England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. |
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Special Needs Family Fun - http://www.specialneedsfamilyfun.com/
Offers family fun and special needs resources to enhance the quality and fun of family life for families with disabilities. |
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NICHCY-Overview Of Estate Planning Issues - http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content4/estate.dis.all.3.3.html
A comprehensive overview of issues to consider when creating a legal and financial plan for a child with special needs |
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The Special Needs Network - http://www.tsnn.org/
To educate and inform families of individuals with disabilities about special needs planning. Online newsletter, workbooks, and links to Illinois disability resources and organizations provided. |
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North Carolina: Five County Mental Health Authority - http://www.fivecountymha.org/
We assist individuals and families who are experiencing a mental illness, developmental disability or an addictive disorder. |
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Achieving Independence - http://www.achievingindependence.com/
Located in California, serving the needs of persons with disabilities and their families. |
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Estate Planning: NICHCY News Digest 18 - http://nichcy.org/pubs/newsdig/nd18.htm
Written in 1992, this is an overview of the process by which families can create specialized wills and trusts to provide for their children in the future. This issue is tailored for those planning for the needs of adult sons and daughters with disabilities. |
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Life Enrichment Trust, Inc. - http://www.lifeenrichmenttrust.org
Providing people with disabilities an opportunity to preserve assets while maintaing eligibility for government supports and services. |
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Open Letter to My Fellow Parents - http://www.brianrubin.com/sys-tmpl/anopenlettertomyfellowparents/
Discusses issues involved in special needs planning (Illinois). |
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Leaving Retirement Benefits to a Special Needs Trust - http://advisor.morningstar.com/advisor/doc/article/0,8832,3821,00.html?email=nc1008A1
Morningstar interviews Natalie Choate on how to leave retirement benefits to a special needs trust. |
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Alert to Parents of a Special Needs Child - http://www.dotcomwomen.com/biz/alert-parents.shtml
The process of special needs planning involves developing a total plan to provide for the child’s lifetime care. Article discusses specific techniques. |
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Personal Futures Planning - http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/IRCA/education/MyDream.html
Information on specific tools many people with and without disabilities have used to create the support and vision for their futures. |