(Michigan Supporting and Including Brothers & Sisters) Speaker will discuss MI SIBS which provides adult siblings of individuals with disabilities with information, resources, and support to advocate with/and for their brothers and sisters and to promote leadership roles of siblings within the disability community.
A panel will talk about their personal experiences living independently in the community.
The speaker will discuss the importance of creating a document that will help the future caregiver for your family member.
The speaker will discuss the importance of establishing an estate plan to handle the future needs of your son or daughter with a disability. Topics include Special Needs Trust, Power of Attorney and Patient Advocate designations, Wills and Letter of Intent.
The Speaker will discuss the Social Security programs available to your family member with a disability including SSI, SSDI, and DAC, the application process, and what to do if denied.
The Speaker will discuss how to use Person-Centered Planning and Self-Determination to support your family member with a disability to live the life they want in their community.
The Speaker will discuss the various options for supporting people in making important decisions, such as Power of Attorney, Representative Payee, and Trusts.
A panel will talk about their personal experiences living independently in the community.
The speaker will discuss the legal requirements of IEPs regarding transition planning, career and interest assessments, community resources, and how to make a smooth transition from school to post school life.
The speaker will discuss the MiABLE savings accounts which provides eligible individuals the opportunity to save and fund a variety of qualified expenses without jeopardizing their entitlements.