Guest guest Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 The Arc of Illinois September 14, 2009 Leaders in The Arc: Please share with other advocates. Tony auski The Arc of Illinois 815-464-1832 The Law for Children and Adults with Disabilities, September 2009 Farley, Attorney at Law Success Stories By H. Farley, Esq. Securing services for children and adults with developmental disabilities can be one of the most challenging experiences family members and guardians face as they care for their loved ones. It is highly advisable for parents and caregivers to attend free Workshops presented by Attorney H. Farley, Jr. in order to learn how to navigate the disability system and obtain all the benefits which the disabled person is entitled to under the law. 1. After attending a Workshop presented by Attorney H. Farley, Jr., a family was successful in obtaining Home Based Support Services from the State of Illinois for their two developmentally disabled children without resorting to litigation. Prior to attending the Workshop, the family had been told that they could not obtain funding. After the Workshop, the family followed the strategy outlined by H. Farley, Jr. 2. Two families with medically fragile children were able to prevent the State of Illinois from reducing their Medicaid benefits (skilled nursing services) at age 21 as the result of H. Farley, Jr. securing federal court orders against the State of Illinois in September, 2009. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . Click Here to Access Information About Recent Federal Litigation Filed Against The State Of Illinois By H. Farley, Jr. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Workshops for Parents & Agencies Assisting & #8260; Serving Developmentally Disabled Persons All Workshops Are Offered Free Of Charge Location: Naperville Public Library (95th Street Location) 3015 Cedar Glade Drive Naperville, IL 60565 Please RSVP at farleylaw@... or by calling 630-369-0103. Presenters: Attorneys H. Farley, Jr. and Cahill. September 24, 2009 (Thursday 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.) Why It Is Essential To Get On State of Illinois " Waiting List? " What Services Are Available For Your Child From The State of Illinois. (Services Are Available In Addition To Special Education) Guardianship - How To Obtain Guardianship / Is Guardianship Necessary? Special Needs Trusts. Applying for SSI Benefits at age 18. Special Education Law. Update on Current Litigation in Illinois On Behalf of Disabled Persons & How It Will Affect Your Child. Strategies To Obtain Funding For Disability Services & Overcome Those Persons Who Tell You That You Cannot Succeed Unless You Are An Emergency. October 1, 2009 (Thursday, 10:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m.) Why It Is Essential To Get On State of Illinois " Waiting List? " What Services Are Available For Your Child From The State of Illinois. (Services Are Available In Addition To Special Education) Guardianship - How To Obtain Guardianship / Is Guardianship Necessary? Special Needs Trusts. Applying for SSI Benefits at age 18. Special Education Law. Update on Current Litigation in Illinois On Behalf of Disabled Persons & How It Will Affect Your Child. Strategies To Obtain Funding For Disability Services & Overcome Those Persons Who Tell You That You Cannot Succeed Unless You Are An Emergency. Attorney H. Farley, Jr. is available to speak to parents, groups and agencies at no charge. Contact: farleylaw@... or by calling 630-369-0103. Please click here to be removed from our list. If you still receive emails from us in the future, please ensure it was not forwarded from another party or sent to an email address that is different than the one asked to be removed. DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Or write us at: The Arc of Illinois 20901 S. LaGrange Rd. #209 fort, IL 60423 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 The Arc of Illinois September 14, 2009 Leaders in The Arc: Please share with other advocates. Tony auski The Arc of Illinois 815-464-1832 The Law for Children and Adults with Disabilities, September 2009 Farley, Attorney at Law Success Stories By H. Farley, Esq. Securing services for children and adults with developmental disabilities can be one of the most challenging experiences family members and guardians face as they care for their loved ones. It is highly advisable for parents and caregivers to attend free Workshops presented by Attorney H. Farley, Jr. in order to learn how to navigate the disability system and obtain all the benefits which the disabled person is entitled to under the law. 1. After attending a Workshop presented by Attorney H. Farley, Jr., a family was successful in obtaining Home Based Support Services from the State of Illinois for their two developmentally disabled children without resorting to litigation. Prior to attending the Workshop, the family had been told that they could not obtain funding. After the Workshop, the family followed the strategy outlined by H. Farley, Jr. 2. Two families with medically fragile children were able to prevent the State of Illinois from reducing their Medicaid benefits (skilled nursing services) at age 21 as the result of H. Farley, Jr. securing federal court orders against the State of Illinois in September, 2009. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . Click Here to Access Information About Recent Federal Litigation Filed Against The State Of Illinois By H. Farley, Jr. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Workshops for Parents & Agencies Assisting & #8260; Serving Developmentally Disabled Persons All Workshops Are Offered Free Of Charge Location: Naperville Public Library (95th Street Location) 3015 Cedar Glade Drive Naperville, IL 60565 Please RSVP at farleylaw@... or by calling 630-369-0103. Presenters: Attorneys H. Farley, Jr. and Cahill. September 24, 2009 (Thursday 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m.) Why It Is Essential To Get On State of Illinois " Waiting List? " What Services Are Available For Your Child From The State of Illinois. (Services Are Available In Addition To Special Education) Guardianship - How To Obtain Guardianship / Is Guardianship Necessary? Special Needs Trusts. Applying for SSI Benefits at age 18. Special Education Law. Update on Current Litigation in Illinois On Behalf of Disabled Persons & How It Will Affect Your Child. Strategies To Obtain Funding For Disability Services & Overcome Those Persons Who Tell You That You Cannot Succeed Unless You Are An Emergency. October 1, 2009 (Thursday, 10:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m.) Why It Is Essential To Get On State of Illinois " Waiting List? " What Services Are Available For Your Child From The State of Illinois. (Services Are Available In Addition To Special Education) Guardianship - How To Obtain Guardianship / Is Guardianship Necessary? Special Needs Trusts. Applying for SSI Benefits at age 18. Special Education Law. Update on Current Litigation in Illinois On Behalf of Disabled Persons & How It Will Affect Your Child. Strategies To Obtain Funding For Disability Services & Overcome Those Persons Who Tell You That You Cannot Succeed Unless You Are An Emergency. Attorney H. Farley, Jr. is available to speak to parents, groups and agencies at no charge. Contact: farleylaw@... or by calling 630-369-0103. Please click here to be removed from our list. If you still receive emails from us in the future, please ensure it was not forwarded from another party or sent to an email address that is different than the one asked to be removed. DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. Or write us at: The Arc of Illinois 20901 S. LaGrange Rd. #209 fort, IL 60423 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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