Join us for this panel discussion with caregiving experts to discuss lessons learned caring for children with special health care needs, the impact of COVID-19 on caregivers and strategies to adapt, what resources are available now, and how to plan for the future of your child with special needs and achieve financial confidence.
Summary
One in five working adult caregivers are caring for a child with special health care needs. Parents who balance their work with caregiving for a child with special needs are more likely to experience stress at their jobs and at home — and the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the pressure of this balancing act.* While it can be hard to plan for the future during periods of stress or uncertainty, now is the perfect time to reevaluate your plans and make sure you and your child are prepared.
Join us on Thursday, August 27, at 12pm ET for this complimentary panel discussion with caregiving experts to discuss:
*Workforce 2020 report from Guardian’s 8th Annual Workplace Benefits study
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Speakers: Annette Hammortree, Owner, Hammortree Financial
Annette Hammortree has been providing comprehensive financial planning services for over 34 years in the Chicagoland area and around the country. Annette specializes in retirement planning and special needs planning. She has been featured in numerous local and national articles as well as educational platforms for her expertise in both areas. She has two children, Nikki, who lives in Milwaukee, and her son Shane, who is 28 and lives at home with her. Her passion for serving the special needs planning community arose after having Shane. He was born 16 weeks premature and spent six months in the NICU. As a result, he has Cerebral Palsy, Low Vision, Hydrocephalus, Developmental Delays, and is a cancer survivor.
Brian Rubin, President, Rubin Law
Attorney Brian Rubin, the founder of Rubin Law, has been a practicing attorney since 1976, is the parent of three children, one of whom, Mitchell, has Autism. Brian’s law practice, since 1982, when Mitchell was one year old, has been dedicated to serving the legal and future planning needs of his fellow Illinois families of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and/or mental illness. Brian is a Past President of the Special Needs Alliance and served on the Special Needs Law Section Steering Committee of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Steve Boisse, Retired CEO, DayOne PACT
Steve Boisse is the recently retired Chief Executive Officer of DayOne PACT, located in Lisle, Illinois. For almost 30 years he was actively involved in the day to day operations focusing on providing Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship, and Case Management services. During those years and working with hundreds of families, Steve learned that ensuring the long term opportunity for productive, supported and meaningful lives is of utmost importance for people with disabilities and their families. Steve created the Parent Support Project, which demonstrated the importance of ensuring that caregivers’ social-emotional needs be addressed. Steve has served as the President of the ICEARC of Illinois and as a board member of the Arc of Illinois. Steve holds a MA in Counseling Psychology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
