Events
Available special needs planning workshops include:
- Life Planning: A Primer for Families With Special Needs Children. This workshop is an introduction to the main planning questions facing special needs families. Topics covered include guardianship, housing, government benefits, qualifying for state services and estate planning, including special needs trusts and letters of intent.
- Government Benefits for Special Needs Families. This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.
- Working While on Benefits. This workshop goes into detail on how working effects government benefits such as SSI, Medicaid, SNAP, SSDI and Medicare, as well as strategies to mitigate the effects.
- ABLE Accounts. This workshop provides an overview of ABLE Accounts and how they may be used to ensure quality of life for individuals with special needs. Topics covered include eligibility, contributions, what ABLE funds can be spent on, contrasting and comparing ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts.
To schedule a workshop please contact me at mbeloff@belvederewp.com. Upcoming workshops include:
Upcoming Events
April 25, 2023
6:00p - 7:30p
The Kennedy Collective - In Person and Via Zoom. To RSVP or more information: adingwall@kennedyctr.org 203-332-4535 ext. 2356
ABLE Accounts - Sponsored by the Kennedy Collective's Autism Project
This workshop provides an overview of ABLE Accounts and how they may be used to ensure quality of life for individuals with special needs. Topics covered include eligibility, contributions, what ABLE funds can be spent on, contrasting and comparing ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts.
Past Events
March 28, 2023
6:00p - 7:30p
The Kennedy Collective - In Person and Via Zoom. To RSVP or more information: adingwall@kennedyctr.org 203-332-4535 ext. 2356
Working While on Benefits - Sponsored by the Kennedy Collective's Autism Project
This workshop goes into detail on how working effects government benefits such as SSI, Medicaid, SNAP, SSDI and Medicare, as well as strategies to mitigate the effects.
February 28, 2023
6:00p - 7:30p
The Kennedy Collective - In Person and Via Zoom. To RSVP or more information: adingwall@kennedyctr.org 203-332-4535 ext. 2356
Government Benefits for Special Needs Families - Sponsored by the Kennedy Collective's Autism Project
This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.
February 21, 2023
6:00p - 7:00p
Via Zoom
Life Planning: A Primer for Special Needs Families - Sponsored by MARC Community Resources
This workshop is an introduction to the main planning questions facing special needs families. Topics covered include guardianship, housing, government benefits, qualifying for state services and estate planning, including special needs trusts and letters of intent.
February 16, 2023
6:30p - 7:30p
Via Zoom
Winter Webinar Series - ABLE Accounts
This workshop provides an overview of ABLE Accounts and how they may be used to ensure quality of life for individuals with special needs. Topics covered include eligibility, contributions, what ABLE funds can be spent on, contrasting and comparing ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts.
February 2, 2023
6:30p - 7:30p
Via Zoom
Winter Webinar Series - Working While on Benefits
With the increase in emphasis on paid employment for individuals with disabilities, navigating how earned income will effect the benefits and services these individuals rely on can be extremely challenging. This workshop goes into detail on how earned income effects government benefits such as SSI, Medicaid, SNAP, SSDI and Medicare, as well as strategies to mitigate the effects. For each of these benefits examples will be given on how earned income may affect that benefit.
January 19, 2023
6:30p - 7:30p
Via Zoom
Winter Webinar Series - Government Benefits for Special Needs Families
This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available to support individuals with disabilities. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.
January 5, 2023
6:30p - 7:30p
Via Zoom
Winter Webinar Series - Life Planning for Special Needs Families
This workshop is an introduction to the main planning questions facing special needs families. Topics covered include guardianship, housing, government benefits, qualifying for state services and estate planning, including special needs trusts and letters of intent.
September 21, 2022
6:00p - 7:00p
Webinar
ABLE Accounts Webinar - Sponsored by MARC Community Resources
This workshop provides an overview of ABLE Accounts and how they may be used to ensure quality of life for individuals with special needs. Topics covered include eligibility, contributions, what ABLE funds can be spent on, contrasting and comparing ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts.
September 20, 2022
6:00p - 7:00p
Webinar
ABLE Accounts - Kennedy Center
This workshop provides an overview of ABLE Accounts and how they may be used to ensure quality of life for individuals with special needs. Topics covered include eligibility, contributions, what ABLE funds can be spent on, contrasting and comparing ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts.
March 29, 2022
6:00p - 7:00p
The Kennedy Center via Zoom (link will be sent upon registration)
Life Planning: A Primer for Special Needs Families - Sponsored by The Kennedy Center Autism Project
This workshop is an introduction to the main planning questions facing special needs families. Topics covered include guardianship, housing, government benefits, qualifying for state services and estate planning, including special needs trusts and letters of intent.
March 15, 2022
7:00p - 8:00p
The Arc Connectitcut Lower Fairfield County Families for Families Via Zoom
Government Benefits for Special Needs Families
This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.
March 26, 2020
6:30p - 8:00p
Lower Fairfield County Families for Families
Government Benefits for Special Needs Families - Westport, CT
This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.
March 25, 2020
6:00p - 7:00p
CES Transition Expo
Government Benefits for Special Needs Families - Trumbull, CT - CANCELLED
This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.
March 16, 2020
7:30p - 8:30p
Fairfield SEPTA
Government Benefits for Special Needs Families - Fairfield, CT - CANCELLED
This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.
March 3, 2020
5:30p - 7:00p
The Kennedy Center
Government Benefits for Special Needs Families - Trumbull
This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.
February 19, 2020
7:30p - 8:30p
Fairfield SEPTA
Life Planning: A Primer for Special Needs Families - Fairfield, CT
This workshop is an introduction to the main planning questions facing special needs families. Topics covered include guardianship, housing, government benefits, qualifying for state services and estate planning, including special needs trusts and letters of intent.
January 21, 2020
10:00a - 11:00a
The Kennedy Center
Government Benefits for Special Needs Families
This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.
January 21, 2020
10:00a - 11:00a
The Kennedy Center
Government Benefits for Special Needs Families - Trumbull, CT
This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.
January 13, 2020
5:30p - 7:00p
Danbury Public Schools
Government Benefits for Special Needs Families - Danbury, CT
This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.
January 8, 2020
7:00p - 8:00p
Greenwich Public Schools
Government Benefits for Special Needs Families - Greenwich, CT
This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.
December 11, 2019
6:00p - 7:30p
Norwalk Public Schools
Government Benefits for Special Needs Families - Norwalk, CT
This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.
October 19, 2019
2:15p - 3:45p
Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut Annual Conference
ABLE Accounts - Westbrook, CT
This workshop provides an overview of ABLE Accounts and how they may be used to ensure quality of life for individuals with special needs. Topics covered include eligibility, contributions, what ABLE funds can be spent on, contrasting and comparing ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts.