NADS Golf Outing Clancy and Associates Ltd., is proud to be a sponsor of this years’ National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS) 2021 Golf Outing event planned for Wednesday, August 4 from 8a.m. to 7p.m. at the Silver Lakes Golf Course. NADS is the oldest organization in the country serving individuals with Down syndrome and their […]

Special Needs Planning Issues in Divorce Our very own Katie Clancy will be speaking to the Collaborative Divorce Illinois Practice group on Thursday, Sept., 9, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. about Special Needs Planning Issues in Divorce. The CDI group is an interdisciplinary group of divorce professionals dedicated to helping Illinois families divorce dignity and respect. They use […]

Letter of Intent Clinic Have you prepared a Letter of Intent for your child’s future caregivers? Learn how to create an insightful and comprehensive guide in this hands-on clinic.  Jennifer Sabourin and Katie Clancy, attorneys and parents of children with special needs, will lead you through the steps and provide examples and templates.  This clinic […]

Options Fair Clancy and Associates, Ltd. is proud to be an invited representative to this year’s Options Fair. The live event will be virtual and held on Wednesday, Oct. 6th from 6-8 p.m. The Options Fair was established to offer students with special needs and their families an opportunity to meet with colleges and universities as well […]

Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family Katie Clancy and Jennifer Sabourin will be presenting  “Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family” on Wednesday, October 13, 7:00 p.m. as a Zoom Webinar. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn how you can support your loved one from birth to adulthood. The more you learn, […]

Legal Issues in Effective Transition Planning Associate Attorney, Jennifer Sabourin will be speaking at the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education (IAASE) Virtual Conference, which will be held on October 21-22. Her presentation will be on “Legal Issues in Effective Transition Planning.”  View the IAASE page.

Navigating the Complex Service Delivery System Our very own Katie Clancy and Alexandra Baig will be speaking with other panelists to the Ray Graham Association on Thursday, November 18 from 5-7 p.m., on “Navigating the Complex Service Delivery System: Where Do We Start?” This will include an overview and update of the Illinois Service System and its […]

Helping Hand: 5th Annual Gallery Night Each year this event recognizes the abilities of Helping Hand clients and helps our community better connect with people with disabilities through a shared passion for the arts. All proceeds support our programs that transform the lives of over 600 children, adults and their families each year. Register here!

Autism & Special Needs Expo Because Illinois has an abundance of autism programs and resources, researching and connecting with programs relevant to you and your loved ones can be a time-consuming task. At the Autism & Special Needs Expo, you can quickly connect with service providers through an innovative, virtual platform. Learn more about the event. This […]

Legal and Financial Planning for Special Needs What can you do today to protect and ensure your child’s access to government benefits, programs and services? How can you provide financially for your child to maximize their quality of life without jeopardizing these services? Have you completed your estate and special needs plan? The Clancy & […]

The Future Begins Today Transition Fair The Future Begins Today Fair is an annual event hosted by Township High School District 211, High School District 214, Barrington Community Unit School District 220, and Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization. If your child is in high school, this is the fair for you. Attend this in-person fair […]

Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family How can you plan for and protect your teen’s access to governmental benefits, programs and services? Is your child’s 18th birthday just around the corner? Our firm has partnered with Niles Township District for Special Education #807 to guide you through the essentials of special needs and transition planning, […]