Understanding the nuances of decision-making tools available to adults with disabilities can be a difficult experience for those involved. During this webinar, we will discuss the differences between the least restrictive and most restrictive decision-making tools such as power of attorneys/healthcare directives, supported decision making agreements, and conservatorship/guardianship.

This webinar will be a collaboration between Attorney Kathleen D. Hayes and Vista's Admissions Manager, Steph Foulkes, and Vista’s Benefits & Advocacy Program Manager, Allison McPherson.

To learn more or to register, click here: https://www.vistalifeinnovations.org/the-spectrum-of-decision-making?fbclid=IwAR1RzZ2A1F6gD8N-_c0_8F6L36HdrNgKUwQ-eI6X0qLY5U--rMe0pNu2e4U

Looking to learn more about ABLE Accounts? Join me on August 31st at 6:00 for a virtual presentation. Register here: https://bit.ly/3CARy1A

The Connecticut 6th Annual Secondary Virtual Transition Symposium brings students and their families together with educators and other professionals to improve secondary transition programming and services for students with disabilities. I will be presenting from 2:30 to 4:00 on the spectrum of decision making options available to individuals with disabilities at age 18 and beyond. Register at the following link by January 27th: http://www.ctserc.org/events

Please join me at the upcoming Virtual Life After High School Training series. This presentation will include information on Estate and Financial Planning, as well as Supported Decision Making Agreements and other decision making tools. Please RSVP to Christopher Librandi and clibrandi@fairfieldschools.org.

An individual becomes a legal adult at age 18.  Despite becoming a legal adult, individuals with disabilities may benefit from continued support in making decisions about their education, health, and finances.  This presentation will explore the spectrum of legal decision making tools, including Power of Attorney documents and Advance Directives; Supported Decision Making Agreements; and Guardianship / Conservatorship.  Learn about which option is best for you! Please register in advance at https://tinyurl.com/yavx6m5e. I hope to see you there!

Community First Choice (CFC) is a Medicaid program that serves as a path off waiting lists and towards greater independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). 

This presentation will cover everything you need to know about accessing CFC, including:

• Eligibility rules

• The application process

• How the program can help bypass a residential waiting list.

Click the link to register. Participation is limited to 100 people: https://thearcct.org/events/cfcpresentation

Join me in my virtual exhibition booth, and “ask me anything!” I look forward to connecting with you to answer your questions and to discuss your planning needs, from special needs trusts, to ABLE accounts, to Supported Decision Making Agreements, and more!

Click the link to register: https://pheedloop.com/register/asrcfair1/attendee/