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Funding for a Person with a Disability
2024-11-16 13:00:00 2024-11-16 14:30:00 America/Chicago Funding for a Person with a Disability Attorney Robert H. Farley, Jr., father of 40 year-old developmentally disabled son will offer education & encouragement to families who must advocate for their mentally-ill child or adult child. Main Library - Elgin Room

Saturday, November 16
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-16 13:00:00 2024-11-16 14:30:00 America/Chicago Funding for a Person with a Disability Attorney Robert H. Farley, Jr., father of 40 year-old developmentally disabled son will offer education & encouragement to families who must advocate for their mentally-ill child or adult child. Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

Attorney Robert H. Farley, Jr., father of 40 year-old developmentally disabled son will offer education & encouragement to families who must advocate for their mentally-ill child or adult child.

Securing services for children and adults with disabilities can be one of the most challenging experiences family members and guardians face as they care for their loved one. The presentation addresses the following issues and more:

1. Guardianship--How To Obtain/is it necessary?

2. Special Needs Trusts

3. Applying for SSI Benefits at age 18 or later

4. Update on Current Litigation in Illinois on Behalf of Disabled Persons

5. Stratagies to Obtain Funding for Disability Services

6. What services are available for your Child from the State of Illinois?

Can download Attorney Farley's free book on "How to Navigate the Illinois Disability System from his website: farley1.com

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Business & Finance | Adult Programs |

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Funding for a Person with a Disability
Sat, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Attorney Robert H. Farley, Jr., father of 40 year-old developmentally disabled son will offer education & encouragement to families who must advocate for their mentally-ill child or adult child.
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