Planning For The Future…2011-2012
An educational series of free workshops designed to help parents and caregivers of children/young adults with developmental disabilities prepare for the future.
All Presentations will be held at The Arc of San Antonio Pam Stephens Center, 6530 Wurzbach, SAT 78240
To Register, fill out the form at the bottom of the page, or contact Heather Long at (210) 490-4300 ext. 113 / hlong@arc-sa.org
Summer Resource Fair For Children and Adults with Special Needs
Presented by The Arc of San Antonio and Any Baby Can
When: Saturday, February 11, 2012 • 10:00 am – Noon
Featuring over 30 agenices offering summer programs, camps, respite care and support groups.
Where: The Arc of San Antonio • 6530 Wurzbach • SATX 78240
For more information, click here or contact Heather Long (hlong@arc-sa.org) or (210) 490-4300.
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Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts
Presented by Anna Torres, Attorney
When: Saturday • March 24th, 2012 • 9:00am – 11:00am
Participants will about special needs trusts including how beneficiaries can maintain money or property and avoid losing access to essential long term benefits. Differences between guardianship and power of attorney will also be discussed.
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Day to Day Life After School: An Overview
When: Saturday • April 14th, 2012 • 9:00am – 11:00am
Information will be available on a wide range of residential, day program and leisure options for individuals once they graduate or age out of the school system.
* Childcare option: Respite Care of San Antonio offers Family Day Out at the
PSC on Saturdays 9am-4pm. You MUST be registered with Respite to utilize
this service. Contact Oralia Waldron at (210) 737-1212 ext. 15.
This presentation includes information and support to aid in a successful health care transition for young self-advocates: web-based resources/workbooks, public and private health insurance, health insurance risk pool, Texas insurance law, resources, Medicaid Buy-In, and more. Come prepared to begin working on your own health care transition plan for yourself or a loved one.
