Comprehensive Transition Planning: Legal, Advocacy Strategies & Cross-Agency Collaboration Effective transition planning requires keen knowledge and preparedness to execute a student’s life goals. This session will offer an overview of the legal issues involved in transition planning, including how the IEP and transition plan impact a student’s application for public benefits. Discuss special education transition […]

Annual Letter of Intent Clinic This seminar will guide you through the fundamentals of special needs planning, and how to protect your child’s access to governmental benefits, programs, and services. We will advise you on how to provide financially for your child to maximize their quality of life without jeopardizing services. Led by our attorney, […]

Autonomy Works Webinar AutonomyWorks is hosting a Webinar on Thursday, January 26th at 7pm. You will learn more details about the Computer and Manufacturing Associate positions, hear from one of our Associates, and have a chance to ask questions at the end. Click here to view the flyer. Email Julie to register for this webinar: [email protected]

Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family Our firm will be leading a presentation “Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family” for the Niles Township District for Special Education on Tuesday, February 7th from 7:30-8:30 pm. Learn about government benefits, special needs trusts, estate planning for parents, guardianship and much more! In this Zoom presentation, […]

Annual Letter of Intent Clinic Learn how to create an insightful and comprehensive Letter of Intent for your child’s future care in this hands-on clinic. Jennifer Sabourin, Kate Schye and Katie Clancy, attorneys and parents of children with special needs, will lead you through the steps and provide examples and templates. Join us via Zoom […]

Batavia Special Education Parent Network's Parent Resource Fair You’re invited to The Batavia Special Education Parent Network’s Parent Resource Fair on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Learn about community resources for students from early childhood through age 22, including recreational opportunities, therapy providers, educational consultants, transition planning, and advocacy/support. This is a […]

Chicago Polar Plunge On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Ed and I are participating in the 2023 Chicago Polar Plunge for the second time! We plunge for our son John, who is 13. He competed in the 50 yard dash and tennis ball throw last spring and loved every minute. He will compete again in Spring […]

NEXT STEPS: The Transition Series Workshops Join the NEXT STEPS team of DuPage County as they present NEXT STEPS: The Transition Series. Each night will focus on a new topic of planning for a student’s successful transition from school to adult life. Join our firm on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 from 6:30-8:30pm. During this workshop, attorneys […]

Autism & Developmental Differences Expo Connect with Chicagoland providers and learn more about the programs and services that can help you and your loved ones with developmental differences. This event will feature an exhibitor hall, free developmental screeners and parent workshops. Register for this event online. Address: Malcolm X College (1900 W Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL […]

NEXT STEPS: Community Resources Workshop The NEXT STEPS team of DuPage County presents “NEXT STEPS: The Transition Series”. This final workshop will be a “mini” resource fair. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with community organizations including: Special Rec Association; College of DuPage; college experience programs; NAMI; community day service organizations and employment agencies. […]

STEP Transition Night Connect with service providers, including college sponsorships, vocational programs, guardianship, benefits planning, and more. This is an event for families of students with IEPs (all ages/grades). There will be various presentations to support students with disabilities. View the flyer for more information. Location: STEP Campus (Brooks Middle School): 360 Blair Lane Door #13, Bolingbrook, […]

Planning is Essential Join Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 with Consolidated High School District 230 for “PLANNING IS ESSENTIAL” (P.I.E.). Learn more about Guardianship & Special Needs Trusts from the Clancy & Associates team. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. via Zoom. See the flyer for more information. Click here to RSVP online!