LIVE PRESENTATION 

                   Time: 1:00-2:00pm                                

​Session Title:  
SSI, SSDI, HFS: Understanding the Alphabet Soup of Government Benefits
Presenter: Sherri Schneider
Session Description: This informative presentation will cover the who, what, when of the four major government benefit programs: SSI, SSDI, Medicare, IL Medicaid and the IL Medicaid waiver programs. The way an IEP and the teacher's questionnaire is completed can help or hurt an application for benefits. This seminar will also provide information so that the families can apply for all of the benefits and services for which they appear eligible.

​Time: 2-3:15 pm

​Session Title:  
Planning for the Future of Children and Adults with Special Needs
Presenter: Benji & Brian Rubin
Session Description: This session will cover the following topics: types of and appropriate uses of Special Needs Trusts; Gifting; divorce & child support on government benefits;  litigation settlements on government benefits; ABLE Account pros and cons; Navigating the “maze” of PUNS, children & adult Medicaid Waiver Programs; Guardianships & the Alternatives; Selecting and providing guidance, education & information for the "Future Team", the future Trustees, Guardians, Care Providers.

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Time: 2:00-2:30pm
Session Title:  
Regional Transit Authority 
Presenter: Candace Jones
Session Description: 
Overview of RTA’s Accessible Transportation Options

Time: 2:00-2:30pm
Session Title:  
Fox Valley Special Recreation
Presenter: Jennifer Wisneski
Session Description: 
Brief overview of programming offered at FVSRA

Time: 2:00-2:40 pm
Session Title:  
Ray Graham Services
Presenter: Kristen Garcia & Neel Patel
Session Description: 
An overview of the services Ray Graham offers 

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Time: 2:30-3:00pm
Session Title:  Cornerstone Services
Presenter: Katherine Cocke
Session Description: An overview of the services Cornerstone offers