In January and February, Martin Pierce & Jeffery Babb made presentations to both our Tennessee and Georgia support groups sharing information about Special Needs Trusts, Conservatorships, Guardianships, Powers of Attorney and other related resources. Below are listed some of the resources which were referenced in those events as well as some additional Georgia-specific resources shared…
A Special Touch Chapter is a faith-based friendship support group with regular meetings. Special Touch Chapters enrich the lives of people with disabilities through the exchange of helpful information, resources, mentorship, encouragement, and opportunities for fun and friendship. Special Touch Getaways in multiple states, including Georgia. Special Touch Ministry Camp
Processing the emotions of a diagnosis of special needs of any kind looks different for different families. Here is one parent who sees 7 stages of processing grief. SHOCK & DENIAL SADNESS & GUILT ANGER & BARGAINING REFLECTION, LONELINESS
Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership Although the specific job descriptions and work plans may vary slightly from one school district to another, mentor’s work is focused on enhancing communication and collaboration between families, schools, and communities in order to improve outcomes for students with disabilities and their families. Families: Parent mentors provide information and resources to…
“Care For Children International, Inc., under the Directorship of Board Certified Dr. Ronald Federici (father to eight internationally adopted children), maintains an international reputation in the assessment and treatment of the most complicated neuropsychological, developmental and brain traumatic disorders. Care For Children International, Inc. is committed to providing the most comprehensive evaluation and state-of-the-art treatment…
“Shepherds College is a three-year post-secondary educational program that assists young adults with intellectual disabilities in successfully transitioning from school to work, and from home to independent living. We are one of only a few resources for students with intellectual disabilities in the nation. Students at Shepherds College receive education, skills training and support to…
“Call in Hospice of Chattanooga when you or a loved one are faced with a terminal diagnosis or are struggling to cope with pain. We will provide a wonderful team of professionals to surround you and your family with care. Hospice of Chattanooga offers a wide range of services that includes hospice or end-of-life care, plus extensive grief…
Regional Intervention Program (RIP) A FREE Positive Behavior-Management Program for Children ages 2-5 that helps parents improve their parenting skills and learn to better deal with problem behaviors such as: tantrums whining bedtime problems non-compliance aggression …and more…
I think that sometimes there is a greater temptation for parents of kids with special needs to fall into this trap even more than parents of typically developing kids. “He works so hard to do this, that I’ll make it easy on him to do that.” or “She has special needs, so I can’t expect the…
Thanks to Attorney Martin Pierce (Martin Pierce Law) and Financial Planner Jeffery Babb (Battleground Financial Advisors) for spending a couple of hours with our families last night sharing the details of a Special Needs or Supplemental Needs Trusts, Guardianship, Conservatorship, and other estate planning topics. Both men have more than 20 years experience in their fields and…
