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How to Be Successful in Obtaining Funding for a Person with a Disability

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ZOOM Workshop: Jan. 29th, 2026: How to Be Successful in Obtaining Funding for a Person with a Disability (Developmentally Disabled; Mental Health Condition and Others)
1. Please RSVP by email to farleylaw@aol.com if you will be attending so we can email to you the ZOOM invitation.
2. Download "The Book" – How To Navigate The Illinois Disability System.
3. Read "The Book," as it will be used during the ZOOM workshop.

ZOOM Workshop will be presented on the following date:
• January 29, 2026 (Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) This ZOOM Workshop Is Offered Free Of Charge This Workshop will address the following issues:
1. Why It Is Essential To Get On State of Illinois "Waiting List."
2. What To Do If You Cannot Wait For Your Child's Name To Be Pulled From The Waiting List.
3. What Services Are Available For Your Child From The State of Illinois.
4. Guardianship – How To Obtain / Is Guardianship Necessary?
5. Special Needs Trusts.
6. Applying for SSI Benefits at age 18.
7. Update on Current Litigation in Illinois On Behalf of Disabled Persons & How It Will Affect Your Child.
8. Strategies To Obtain Funding For Disability Services & Overcome Those Persons Who Say You Cannot Succeed Because You Are Not An Emergency.

Please RSVP to farleylaw@aol.com.

Date and Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM

Event Contact(s)

Michael Fisher

Category

Webinar

Registration Info

Registration is not Required