Parents of children with special needs to find help, information at forum
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Finding the answers they’re looking for can be difficult for any parent – but particularly for parents of children with special needs.
In hopes of providing some guidance and helpful information, Passages Inc. will be hosting a free forum on May 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. entitled “Planning for the Future.” The forum will be held in the board room at the Marshall Community Center off Walnut Street in Columbia City.
Attorney Tim Bloom of Bloom, Gates, Sigler and Whiteleather law firm will discuss the proper way to preserve children’s benefits with special needs trusts as well as the various perspectives on guardianship.
Melissa Justice of The ARC of Indiana will present information on The ARC Trust.
Additionally, attendees can learn more about services available within the state and community for individuals with developmental disabilities, autism and who have experienced traumatic brain injury.
Experienced personnel from Passages Inc. will also be on hand to answer questions about waivers, etc. To RSVP, contact Diane Igney at 244-7688 ext. 110 or call Dean Kincaid at 244-7688 ext. 144 or Connie McKinney at 248-4211 ext. 229.