Letter of Intent
2025-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | TEAMS
Speaker will discuss the importance of creating a document that will help the future caregivers for your family member.

Estate Planning
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00
Speaker will discuss the importance of establishing an estate plan to handle the future needs of your son and daughter with a disability. Topics include Special Needs Trust, Power of Attorney and Patient Advocate designations, Wills and Letter of Intent.

Social Security Programs
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Person Centered Planning and Self-Determination
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Supported Decision Making
2025-04-03 18:00 - 20:00
Speaker will discuss the various options for supporting people in making important decisions, such as Power of Attorney, representative Payee, and Trusts.

Transition Planning
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00

Housing Options
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00
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.

ABLE Accounts
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00
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.
