Web Directory

» 8 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Special Needs Child
   Southern California attorney lists 8 mistakes to avoid in article for parents of children with special needs
   http://www.wachbrit.com/special_needs.html

» Achieving Independence
   Located in California, serving the needs of persons with disabilities and their families.
   http://www.achievingindependence.com/

» Alert to Parents of a Special Needs Child
   The process of special needs planning involves developing a total plan to provide for the child’s lifetime care. Article discusses specific techniques.
   http://www.dotcomwomen.com/biz/alert-parents.shtml

» Leaving Retirement Benefits to a Special Needs Trust
   Morningstar interviews Natalie Choate on how to leave retirement benefits to a special needs trust.
   http://advisor.morningstar.com/advisor/doc/article/0,8832,3821,00.html?email=nc1008A1

» Life Enrichment Trust, Inc.
   Providing people with disabilities an opportunity to preserve assets while maintaining eligibility for government supports and services.
   http://www.lifeenrichmenttrust.org

» Maine Trust for People with Disabilities
   Pooled trust that gives families an easy and affordable way to set up a special needs trust for relatives with disabilities.
   http://www.themainetrust.com

» MetDESK: Your Child or Other Dependent with Special Needs
   MetLife presents an overview of future planning for legal, financial, medical and educational needs.
   http://www.metlife.com/desk

» NICHCY-Overview Of Estate Planning Issues
   A comprehensive overview of issues to consider when creating a legal and financial plan for a child with special needs
   http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content4/estate.dis.all.3.3.html

» North Carolina: Five County Mental Health Authority
   We assist individuals and families who are experiencing a mental illness, developmental disability or an addictive disorder.
   http://www.fivecountymha.org/

» Open Letter to My Fellow Parents
   Discusses issues involved in special needs planning (Illinois).
   http://www.brianrubin.com/sys-tmpl/anopenlettertomyfellowparents/

» Planned Lifetime Advocacy Networks (PLAN)
   PLAN of Canada provides information and resources to families of people with disabilities focused on securing the future.
   http://www.plan.ca

» STOMP - Specialized Training of Military Parents
   The only National Parent Training and Information Center for military families providing support and advice to military parents without regard of the type of medical condition their child has.
   http://www.stompproject.org

» Special Needs Answers
   Helping parents and others in planning for their own futures and for those of family members with special needs.
   http://www.specialneedsanswers.com/

» Special Needs Family Fun
   Offers family fun and special needs resources to enhance the quality and fun of family life for families with disabilities.
   http://www.specialneedsfamilyfun.com

» The Center for Special Needs Planning
   Special needs attorneys in Troy, Michigan, who specialize in addressing legal needs of families who have a loved one with a disability.
   http://www.thecenterforspecialneedsplanning.com

» The Special Needs Network
   To educate and inform families of individuals with disabilities about special needs planning. Online newsletter, workbooks, and links to Illinois disability resources and organizations provided.
   http://www.tsnn.org/

» Transition Information Network
   My Future Choices shows how young people with disabilities can access new choices and opportunities. Covering England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
   http://www.transitioninfonetwork.org.uk