Clancy & Associates

The Options Fair
2024-10-16 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
The Options Fair offers students with an IEP or 504 Plan and their families an opportunity to meet with colleges/universities, college experience programs, trade schools, and agencies that can provide services after high school.

Presentations by Clancy and Associates attorneys, Katie Clancy, Jennifer Sabourin, and Kate Schye “Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family”at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the gymnasium

This engaging informative presentation will introduce families to the issues and decisions they will need to make as their student approaches adulthood (marked by the 18th birthday). Special needs planning attorneys will explain Decision Making Tools such as Powers of Attorney and Guardianship, Government Benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare) Special Needs Trusts, ABLE accounts, and the importance of Parents’ Estate Planning.

Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family
2024-10-21 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a webinar presented by our own Jennifer A Sabourin!Hosted by Elim Christian Services

Our firm’s mission is to eliminate the confusion and stress families feel when planning their child’s future. Join us as Jennifer speaks to topics surrounding special needs trusts, guardianship, educational advocacy, SSI/SSDI/Medicaid planning, navigating social services, life planning, and more. She will also answer questions from families and caregivers.For questions regarding this event, please reach out to Sarah Dillon at sarah.dillon@elimcs.org or Timothy Griffin at timothy.griffin@elimcs.org

Webinar Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87325287115Meeting ID: 873 2528 7115*No registration required

View our flyer here!

“Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family”
2024-10-24 12:00 - 13:30
“Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family” presented by Clancy & Associates on Thursday, October 24 12:00-1:30 and hosted by Jennifer E. Manfre & Associates, 6440 Main Street, Suite 200, Woodridge.

Planning for your child’s future can be overwhelming – this presentation will walk through various tools that will help protect your child’s future. Participants will learn about guardianship, special needs trusts, and other planning considerations.

View the flyer by clicking here!

BEST (Business and Education for Students in Transition) Fair
2024-11-13 19:00 - 20:30
This in-person resource fair is for students with special needs, their parents/guardians, and professionals.

Please see the flyer for more information.

DuPage United Listening Session
2025-01-14 19:00 - 20:30 | 1st Congregational United Church, 1047 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, Illinois
Are you an adult with a disability or a family member/caregiver who is seeking supportive housing and living in or near Downers Grove? DuPage United, a non-profit community organizing group is holding a listening session on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 7-8:30 pm near downtown Downers Grove. The goal of the session is to better understand the needs for supportive housing for adults with disabilities in the Downers Grove area.

Please RSVP by emailing jdnmevans@yahoo.com or nader@meccacenter.org.

Letter of Intent Clinic
2025-01-15 18:30 - 19:30
How can you help your child’s future guardian provide the best and most individualized care after you are gone? Many parents write a “Letter of Intent” to guide future caregivers. This document outlines specific information about your child’s medical care, emotional needs, daily routine, living arrangements, the resources available to the caregivers, and hopes and dreams for your child. By capturing this knowledge in a written document, you can help the caregiver avoid “trial and error” and care for your child as seamlessly as possible.

Learn how to create an insightful and comprehensive “guide to your child” at this virtual clinic from the perspective of our special needs attorneys, Katie Clancy, Jennifer Sabourin, and Kate Devine Schye, who are also special needs parents. Join us to make progress on this important step.

This clinic will be held via Zoom. Registration is required. To register, please click the link below.

View the event flyer here.

Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family
2025-02-11 18:30 - 19:30
Join guest speaker, Jennifer Sabourin, Associate Attorney, as she discusses topics covering guardianship, special needs trusts, and other planning considerations that will help protect your child’s future. View the event flyer here.

Presented by The Will-Grundy Transition Planning Committee

Click here to view all recordings of parent presentations.

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association Ability Awareness Fair
2025-02-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Lincolnway Special Recreation Association, 1900 Heather Glen Drive, New Lenox, Illinois, United States
Discover valuable resources, network with service providers and other parents, and learn from guest speakers.

Attendees are FREE! Download the flyer here.

Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family—Virtual Program Series
2025-02-18 19:00 - 20:00
Hosted by The Community Advisory Council and School District U-46

Presenters: Clancy & Associates attorneys Kate Devine Schye, JD, and Jennifer Sabourin, JD

Kate Devine Schye and Jennifer Sabourin are attorneys and moms of children with specialneeds.

Planning for your child’s future can be overwhelming – this presentation will walk throughvarious tools that will help protect your child’s future. Participants will learn about guardianship, special needs trusts, and other planning considerations.

For more information and the Zoom link, please download the flyer here.

This program will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation.

For more about The Community Advisory Council, visit the website: https://www.u-46.org/cac

Batavia Special-Education Parent Network’s Parent Resource Fair
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Batavia High School, 1200 Main Street, Batavia, Illinois
Learn about community resources for students from early childhood through age 22, including recreational opportunities, therapy providers, educational consultants, transition planning, and advocacy/support.

Admission is free! Download the flyer here.

Parent Educator Workshop Series
2025-02-21 12:30 - 14:00 | Exceptional Learners Collaborative, 960 Corporate Woods Parkway, Vernon Hills, Illinois, 60061, United States
Presented by Clancy & Associates @ Exceptional Learners Collaborative

During this workshop, participants will:

Learn the differences between guardianship and other decision-making tools, including powers of attorney and supported decision-making.

Gain an understanding of the guardianship process and its requirements.

Explore how the Letter of Intent complements a special needs trust as a valuable planning tool for your child’s future.

Don’t miss this incredibly informative session! You can download the flyer here.

Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family
2025-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Little Friends Family Support Network, 27555 Diehl Rd., Entrance G, Warrenville, IL, United States
Join Clancy & Associates and Little Friends Family Support Network for this informative in-person event at the Little Friends Warrenville Campus. We will be sharing information regarding tools to help protect your child’s future.

A light dinner and refreshments will be provided. Limited on-site care services will be available during the event for children of those attenting.

Pre-register here: https://forms.gle/zSTWtx3CmtMa68mJ7

More information can be found in this flyer.

The CARE Series: Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Presentation
2025-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, 1500 W Ogdon Ave, Naperville, Illinois, 60540
Clancy & Associates will present “Special Needs Trusts, Government Benefits, and Financial Planning” at the 2025 CARE Series at Turning Pointe Autism Foundation.

This free presentation will be in person at Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. Light dinner will be served at 5:30 pm with the presentation beginning at 6:00 pm.

Please reach out to Family Specialist, Mary, at mbutler@turningpointeaf.org with any questions.

For more information, Download the flyer here!

Autism and Developmental Differences Expo
2025-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Proviso Math & Science Academy, 8601 Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, 60130, United States
Clancy and Associates is a proud sponsor of this years Autism & Developmental Differences Expo, put on by the Chicago Autism Network. There will be a wide variety of Chicagoland’s best service providers as well as workshops and free autism screeners.
Download the flyer to learn more and register for free!

Valley View School District Transition Night
2025-03-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Brooks Middle School, 350 Blair Lane, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440, United States
Save the date!
Come learn more about future transition planning at Transition Night! Clancy and Associates will be presenting “Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family.” You can also connect with service providers including college sponsorships, vocational programs, guardianship, benefits planning, and more.
Childcare will be provided!
For more information, download the flyer.

District 210 Lincoln Way Parent Training (Virtual)
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:30
“Planning is Essential”—P.I.E.
Clancy & Associates will present “Guardianship and Special Needs Trusts” at this virtual event, hosted by Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210, with Consolidated High School District 230.
The link for this online event will be sent before the meeting.
Reserve your spot by clicking here!
For more information, download the flyer.

Southland Transition Planning Committee Parent Group
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:30
In this virtual presentation, hosted by District 215 Transition Planning Committee, our team will present on the subject of “Disability-Focused Future Planning.” We will walk through various tools that can help protect your child’s future.
Participants will learn about guardianship, special needs trusts, government benefit programs, and other essential planning considerations.
To register, visit www.tinyurl.com/tysc94nc.
For more information, download the flyer here.

Parent Series Presentation—Hosted by Treehouse Pediatric Therapy
2025-04-15 19:15 - 20:30 | Treehouse Pediatric Therapy, 7125 Janes Ave., Ste. 200, Woodridge, IL, 60517, United States
Clancy and Associates attorney, Jennifer Sabourin, will join the team at Treehouse Pediatric Therapy as part of their monthly parent resource meetings.
To RSVP for this free in-person meeting, please fill out the form here.
Download the flyer here.

Transition to Adult Resource Fair—Huntley High School
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Huntley High School, 13719 Harmony Road, Huntley, IL, 60142, United States
Clancy and Associates team members will be available at the Transition Resource Fair portion of Huntley Community School District 158 and Huntley High School’s “Future Ready for ALL: College, Career, and Transition Fair” in the Central Gym from 6:00-8:00 pm.
This fair provides students and families an opportunity to learn about employment, education, college, career training, and independent living from a variety of community partners and adult service agencies that include resources for all abilities.
For more information, download the flyer here.

The Future Begins Today—Transition Resource Fair
2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Harper College, 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, United States
Click here to download the flyer.

Day of Connections—Giant Steps
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Giant Steps, 2500 Cabot Drive, Lisle, IL, 60532, United States
Clancy & Associates will be presenting “Guardianship & Special Needs Trusts” at the Day of Connections event hosted by Giant Steps in Lisle.
“Come connect with agencies and programs in our state that provide services & opportunities along with 3 great speaker presentations that will help you plan for your child’s future!”
This is a free event!
Download the Topic and Speaker Flyer here
Download the English and Spanish Flyer here

Connections Brain Injury Support Group Meeting
2025-05-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Marianjoy Rehab Hospital, 26w171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL, 60187, United States
Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital offers a support group for teens and adults with brain injury.
There is no cost to join, and you do not need to be a patient at Northwestern Medicine.
Meetings dates and times vary. Please email Rimia Birutis at rima.birutis@nm.org for more information.

Cove School 5k
2025-09-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Independence Grove, 16400 Buckley Rd, Libertyville, IL, 60048, United States
The Cove School will hold its 14th annual 5K Community Walk/Run on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the beautiful Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, IL. Come individually or create a team of friends and family to race, then celebrate with refreshments at the Finish Line.
Click here to view more information and to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Libertyville/CoveSchoolOneStepAtATime
Race Fees:
$40.00 Early Bird Special through July 31st
$45.00 August 1st through September 5th
$50.00 Day of race
$25.00 Kids under 18 (Age Based Pricing)

Helping Hand's Fall Open House
2025-10-01 09:00 - 14:00 | Helping Hand, 6160 East Ave, Hodgkins, IL, 60525, United States
Come say hi to our team at the Helping Hand’s Fall Open House: “Future of the Agency”- A Futuristic Movie Theme. This open house is aimed at connecting families, community partners, and educational programs with access to resources, engagement and more.

Thornton Fractional District 215 Transition Resource Fair
2025-10-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Thorton Fractional South High School, 18500 Burnham Ave, Lansing, IL, 60438, United States
The Thornton Fractional District 215 annual Transition Resource Fair will take place from 5-7pm on October 1st.
You can register for a barcode before the fair at www.strivefair.com
For more information, you can download the flyer here.

Laremont School's Special Needs Resource Fair & Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat
2025-10-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Laremont School, 17934 Ganges Lake Road, Ganges Lake, IL, 60030, United States
The Resource Fair and Fall Fest will be held inside of Laremont. Trunk or Treat will be held in the Laremont Parking Lot. In the event of rain, everything will be inside of Laremont.
Come visit the IATP SLPs at this event. Have fun playing accessible games. Learn about different organizations and business. Participate in a sensory friendly trunk or treat. Decorate pumpkins. Enjoy food and fun. Win raffle prizes.
Admission is free.
For more information or to become a vendor, email Andre Probst at APROBST@SEDOL.US.
To be part of the Trunk or Treat, email Eileen Shaughnessy at ESHAUGHNESSY@SEDOL.US.

Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family Webinar
2025-10-07 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for this virtual presentation by Clancy & Associates, hosted by Elim Christian Services Parents and Staff.
To join the Zoom meeting, use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/8075960954
For more information, download the flyer here!

Options Fair 2025
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Morton West High School, 2400 Home Ave., Berwyn, IL, 60402, United States
Come say hi to our team at the The Options Fair 2025, hosted at Morton West High School in Berwyn. This program is offered to the public free of charge.
For more information, you may visit the Options Fair 2025 website here.

Cove School Open House
2025-10-22 09:30 - 11:00 | The Cove School, 350 Lee Road, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
The Cove School’s Open House is a wonderful opportunity for prospective families and providers to discover more about their highly individualized program and clinical services.
For more information, click here to download the flyer
To register: fill out this form

Legal Planning for Special Needs Families
2025-11-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Jennifer E Manfre & Associates, 6440 Main St, Ste 200, Woodridge, IL, 60517, United States
This presentation will be held at the offices of Jennifer E. Manfre & Associates in Woodridge.
