Time:                9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The Workshop will include a Resource Fair, complete with local nonprofit organizations and groups that provide services for individuals with autism/other disabilities and their families; an introduction to special needs financial planning; and expert advice in key areas related to financial planning and transition through concurrent workshop sessions.

The goal of this meeting is to bring together families with loved ones with autism and other disabilities and service providers in a positive and collaborative atmosphere. It is our hope that this event will help individuals with autism and their families continue to plan for the future.

Every individual with autism/family who attends will receive a free tool kit provided by Autism Speaks and the SunTrust Foundation and resources from local disability service providers. Lunch will be provided for those attending the afternoon sessions. 

Program schedule of events
Special Needs Financial Planning 
8:30 AM    Registration | Edison Ballroom Prefunction
9:00 AM    Keynote | Edison D
9:15 AM    Breakout Sessions | Edison, Banneker, and Wright rooms
Special Needs Trust 
ABLE Accounts
Guardianship
Additional funding streams 

Lunch and Resource Fair
12:00PM    Lunch | Edison EFG & Whitney
   Resource Fair |  Edison Ballroom Prefunction

Transition to adulthood
1:30pm    Breakout Sessions | Edison, Banneker, and Wright rooms
Preparing for transition (Community-based Skills Assessment)
Employment
Housing and residential support
Post-secondary Education
Financial planning group work session

All breakout sessions will be offered throughout the morning and afternoon programs for forty minutes each. You will have to opportunity to attend up to four sessions in the morning, and two sessions in the afternoon.