Due to COVID-19 coronavirus, this event will a VIRTUAL EVENT. An email will be sent to you with details and a link upon registration and reminders prior to the event so that you can attend virtually. If you experience any difficulty registering or signing on, please call our office at 941-957-9300. Stay safe and healthy!

Practical Planning is a monthly open workshop with Q&A designed for family members of special needs individuals. This workshop will provide strategies and resources available to special needs families from someone who has BEEN THERE and DONE IT!

This monthly information session led by Freya Robbins, parent of a special needs individual and ChSNC, is intended to help families work through the issues that are unique to having a special needs individual. Special needs is a broad category, but there is a common thread of these families requiring more support, both financial and emotional. There are resources available and this workshop helps you find and acquire them.

* Get help filing for Social Security Disability, Medicare/Medicaid, Medwaiver.

* Talk about why it is critical to consider life planning, trusts, and wills.

* Learn how to avoid some of the sticky situations with guardianship, housing issues, etc.

* Find support and comfort among a group of people who understand your challenges.

This is a recurring monthly event.