Events

The speaker will discuss the various options for supporting people in making important decisions, such as Power of Attorney, Representative Payee and Trusts.

The speaker will discuss the importance of creating a document that will help the future caregivers for your family member.

The speaker will discuss the programs and services available to your family member with a disability, including Medicaid, DAC, Food Assistance, and Adult Home Help.

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 office will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.

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 Letters of Intent.

The speaker will discuss the legal requirements of IEPs regarding transition planning, career and interest assessments, student, family and school responsibilities, community resources, and how to make a smoot transition from school to post school life.

The office will be closed Christmas Eve through New Year's Day for the holidays (Thursday, December 24th through Friday, January 1st).

DID YOU KNOW...More than 50% of adult siblings of people with developmental disabilities either are or plan to be the primary caregiver for their sibling?  The speaker will focus on this important responsibility.  Join us to learn about MI SIBS and how you can get involved. Michigan Supporting & Including Brothers & Sisters (MI SIBS) […]

The office will be closed Monday, January 18th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The speaker will discuss the various community living options available beyond group homes with support from the mental health system.  A panel will talk about their personal experiences living independently in the community.