"Stages of Life"
Special Needs Topics by Age: Module 1 (Birth - 6 Years Old)
Early intervention is key especially when supporting infants, toddlers or young children identified with a disability. Join this dynamic panel of attorneys and parent education specialists as we discuss the following topics:
- Government Benefits & Application Process
- SSI, APD-Agency with Persons with Disabilities & HCBS - Home and Community-Based Services
- ABLE Accounts
- Guardianship Designation (Letter of Intent)
- Educational Opportunities Advocacy
- Early Step (Part C 0-3)
Ally Walford
Program Director of Parent Education Network
Melissa Barnhardt
Elder Law Section, Disability Law Committee Chair
Soren Richardson
Parent Training Coordinator
Cassandra Jelinicic, Esq.
Amy Shenstone, Esq.
Amy Shenstone, Esq.
Shenstone Disability Group
Family Network on Disabilities
FND was founded in 1985 by a group of parents of persons with disabilities who came together for mutual support and information-sharing. FND is a family-centered and family-driven grassroots organization for persons with disabilities and their families that is family-centered and family-driven
FL Bar Elder Law Section
The Elder Law Section exists to cultivate and promote professionalism, expertise, and knowledge in the practice of law regarding issues affecting the elderly and persons with special needs, and advocates on behalf of its members.
Parent Education Network
Collectively the PEN Team has over 60 years of experience with all aspects of disability from medical diagnosis, early intervention to school eligibility - IDEA/IEP, inclusion in school & community setting, navigating Transition and Post Secondary options to living independently.