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Both The Arc of Massachusetts and its chapters across the commonwealth offer many educational programs throughout the year. Here is a list of upcoming seminars and workshops, with contact information. Since additional programs are frequently added, check The Arc website for up-to-date information on educational opportunities.
Information on financial planners and lawyers here.
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| Workshop Trainings around the Commonwealth by Topic |
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Long Term Planning, Trusts and Legal Alternatives (Multiple Dates Offered)
This seminar provides participants with information on trusts, government benefits and how to effectively use family assets.
These programs are conducted by Theresa Varnet, M.S.W., J.D., an advocate for persons with disabilities for over 30 years. In addition to being a certified teacher, social worker and attorney, she is the parent of an adult daughter with disabilities. Ms. Varnet has served as Social Services Director in a residential school for profoundly retarded children, Coordinator for a Special Education Cooperative and a Citizen Advocacy/Disability Rights Coordinator. She is also a Past President of the Board of Directors of The Arc of Massachusetts. Currently a Director of the Massachusetts Chapter of the AAMR, she is also a member of the American Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Ms.Varnet has shared her personal and professional expertise with hundreds of families by offering trainings on Legal and Future Care Planning.
Topics Include:
· Negotiating the Social Security Maze · Preserving Eligibility for Government Benefits through proper estate planning · Guardianship and Less Restrictive Alternative· The Implications for Consent · Health Care Proxies and Advance Directives · Selecting a Knowledgeable Attorney
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| June 6, 2009
Hosted by The United Arc of Franklin and Hampshire
Location and Time TBD
Contact: Chris Peltier, 413-774-5558
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The North Shore Arc will sponsor
workshops conducted by Don Meyer,
Director of the Sibling Support Project and creator of the Sibshop model
on Saturday and Sunday, October 31 and November 1, 2009. For more information go here.
| WebinArcs Began in the Fall 2008 ~ Stay tuned for our 2009 Schedule |
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A WebinArc is a webinar hosted by The Arc of Massachusetts.
It is a web-based workshop transmitted using our website to share presentation materials and our phone lines for interactive discussions. If you are interested in participating in our pilot, please email arcmass@arcmass.org. |
| Conferences / Parent Series |
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The North Shore Arc
will sponsor workshops conducted by Don
Meyer, Director of the Sibling Support Project and creator of the Sibshop model
on Saturday and Sunday, October 31 and November 1, 2009.
See the brochure here.
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Suggestions? Contact The Arc of Massachusetts now!
Additional trainings will be posted here when available. To suggest a training, conference, or seminar that you think we should post here, please contact us.
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