Planning for Your Child or Other Dependent with Special Needs
An overview of future planning for legal, financial, medical and educational needs.
Future Planning Resources
Links, publications, and advice on special needs planning from The Arc of the United States.
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.
SNAP - Special Needs Advocate for Parents
Provides information, education, advocacy, and referrals to families with special needs children of all ages and disabilities.
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.
Special Needs Family Fun
Offers family fun and special needs resources to enhance the quality and fun of family life for families with disabilities.
Open Letter to My Fellow Parents
Discusses issues involved in special needs planning (Illinois).
Primer on Special Needs Planning
The Arc of the United States lists the steps to take in developing a plan for an individual with a cognitive disability.
North Carolina: Vance, Granville, Franklin, Warren Area Authority for Developmental Disability Resources
Services available to members of the community with developmental disabilities.
Washington Bridges4Kids Planning for a Disabled Child
A newspaper article on resources and experiences in planning for a disabled child in Washington State.
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