Clancy & Associates

Thornton Fractional District 215 Transition Resource Fair
2025-10-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 | IL
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.

BEST Fair 2025—Niles North High School
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:30 | Niles North High School, 9800 Lawler Ave, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
The 2025 BEST Fair (Business and Education for Students in Transition) will be held at Niles North High School in Skokie.
This in-person resource fair is for students with special needs, their parents/guardians, and other professionals. See the flyer here for more information.

Transition Night—Valley View School District
2025-11-13 17:30 - 20:30 | STEP Campus – Brooks Middle School, 360 Blair Lane, Door #13, Bolingbrook, IL
Associate Attorney, Jen Sabourin, will be presenting at this year’s Transition Night. This Resource Fair provides families and students valuable information and resources as they prepare for post secondary goals.

“Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family” Virtual Presentation with AIM-CIL
2025-12-10 13:30 - 14:30 | IL
Join us for this virtual presentation by Clancy & Associates, with AIM-CIL—Achieving Independence and Mobility Center for Independent Living. The topic will be “Guardianship: Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family.”

To register, please email cgriffin@aim-cil.org.
To view more information, you can download the flyer here.

Letter of Intent Clinic Webinar
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | IL
How can you help your child’s future guardian provide the best and most individualized care for your child 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 Kate Devine Schye and Jennifer Sabourin, who are also special needs parents. This clinic will be held via Zoom.
Our firm conducts this clinic for our fellow special needs families and clients on a complimentary basis. Download the flyer here!
To register: Click here to register

Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family—Virtual Session
2026-02-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Will-Grundy Transition Planning Committee
Join our own Associate Attorney, Jennifer Sabourin, as she discusses topics covering:

Guardianship
Special Needs Trusts
Other planning considerations that will help protect your child’s future

This free virtual event is hosted by The Will-Grundy Transition Planning Committee.
For more information, including the Google Meet link, click here to download the flyer!

BSPN Resource Fair
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Batavia High School, 1200 Main Street, Batavia, Illinois
Save the date for the Batavia Special-Education Parent Network Resource Fair that will take place at Batavia High School.
For more information, including vendor registration, download the flyer.

Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family Presentation
2026-02-20 12:30 - 14:00 | Exceptional Learners Collaborative, 960 Corporate Woods Parkway, Vernon Hills, Illinois, 60061, United States
Our team will be presenting “Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family” at the Stevenson H.S. Exceptional Learners Collaborative Parent Series. Stay tuned for more details!

Guardianship and Special Needs Trust - Virtual Presentation
2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | IL
Save the date for this virtual presentation, sponsored by District 210 Lincoln Way.
Google Meet joining info:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ube-sjxd-qyc
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 386-401-8506‬ PIN: ‪346 104 706‬#

Legal & Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family
2026-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Weston Bridges, 323 Weston Ave, Aurora, IL, United States
Join the Clancy & Associates team, along with financial planner Ed Scheer, at Weston Bridges in Aurora for a seminar on Legal & Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family. Topics will cover:

Special Needs Trusts
Guardianship
PUNS funding and its uses
SSI and SSDI benefits rules and regs
ABLE accounts and rules

To register, fill out a contact form here or click on the QR code found in this flyer!

Future Begins Today Fair - Harper College
2026-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Harper College, 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, United States
Explore community resources that support a wide range of developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Keynote speakers present at 6 pm. Our team will be part of the Transition Resource Fair that begins at 6:30pm.
For more information, download the flyer here.

Day of Connections Annual Resource Fair
2026-05-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Giant Steps, 2500 Cabot Drive, Lisle, IL, 60532, United States
A Day of Connections is Giant Steps’ Annual resource fair that brings together government agencies, private vendors and expert speakers from across our state to help families connect to resources available for their child now and to help them plan for their future!
Our team will be presenting “Special Needs Trusts and Guardianship Types” from 11:15am-12pm at this wonderful free annual event!
For more information, download the flyer here.

Legal Planning for the Special Needs Family
2026-05-21 18:30 - 19:30 | IL
What can you do today to prepare for your child’s transition to adulthood? This seminar will guide you through the essentials of special needs planning including decision-making considerations, special needs trusts, and other tools to support a comprehensive plan.
Jennifer Sabourin is a special needs planning attorney and the parent of a child with special needs. The firm, Clancy & Associates, guides families through the legal system while supporting families in planning for their child’s future.
Please join us for a free virtual meeting
To register, click here.
For more information, you can download the flyer here.

"Beyond the Nest" Virtual Presentation
2026-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 | IL
Join us for a virtual “Beyond the Nest” caregiver and educational workshop on Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. Our own Kate Devine Schye will discuss guardianship and special needs trusts, with practical guidance for families planning for the future and navigating important legal decisions.
Click here to RSVP!

Ladies Brunch and Browse/ Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Fundraiser
2026-07-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Country Club, 2800 Midwest Road, Oakbrook, 60523, United States
This fundraiser includes an incredibly special conversation with two champion athletes!
Click here to register.

Virtual Presentation with the Parents Alliance Employment Project
2026-09-15 18:00 - 19:00 | IL
Save the date for this virtual presentation!

10th Annual Options Fair
2026-09-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Addison Trail High School, 213 N Lombard Rd, Addison, 60101, United States
District 88 is hosting their 10th annual Options Fair where families can connect with colleges, college-experience programs, certificate/trade schools, and adult agencies.
Click here to view the flyer for this event!

Laremont School's Special Needs Resource Fair 2026
2026-10-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Laremont School, 17934 Ganges Lake Road, Ganges Lake, IL, 60030, United States
Save the date for this resource fair, held in conjunction with the annual Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat. The goal of this fair is to provide families, allies, and individuals living with disabilities the opportunity to connect with local agencies, organizations, resources, and the community.
Admission is free.

B.E.S.T. Fair 2026
2026-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Niles North High School, 9800 Lawler Ave, Skokie, IL, 60077, United States
Save the date for this years’ B.E.S.T. Fair— “Transitions for the Future.” For more information, you can download the flyer here.
