Seminars to focus on special needs

The DayOneNetwork Inc. will host two seminars in October at its office, 1551 E. Fabyan Parkway in Geneva.

The first seminar on "Special Needs Future Planning" will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 3.

Presented by attorney Mark Russell, parents will learn the proven and easy-to-implement strategies to ensure that a child with a disability will live a safe, happy, and fulfilled life after you are gone or disabled. For those in attendance, there will be a special bonus, while the supply lasts. Attendees or family members may receive a complimentary copy of Russell's book, "Planning for the Future," which normally sells for $89. Sign up soon to ensure there will be enough books available to get your free copy.

The second seminar on "Trust Options for Persons with Special Needs" will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 17.

Mark Doyle, owner of Everyone is Welcome and board president of DayOneNetwork, brings to this presentation an extensive background in the field of disabilities and in trust options. He will describe the major options and provide planning materials to help educate and simplify in the planning effort. This will assist families to achieve the best means to provide for their loved one without jeopardizing state and federal entitlements and introduce parents to a key organization that provides these ongoing services.

The cost for each seminar is $20 per person or $30 a couple. Sign up for both seminars to receive the special discounted price of $30 per person or $45 per couple. To register, contact Terry Kammes, resource development director at DayOne, at (630) 879-2277, ext. 114 or Tkammes@ dayonenetwork.org.

DayOneNetwork Inc. is a community-based nonprofit that provides service coordination and advocacy for children and adults with a developmental delay and/or disability in Kane and Kendall counties, and Hanover Township of Cook County. For details on DayOne, visit www.dayonenetwork.org or call (630) 879-2277.

Everyone Is Welcome Inc., is a professional consulting company that provides an array of support services to increase the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all areas of life and create communities in which everyone is welcome. For information on Everyone Is Welcome, visit www.eiwelcome.com or call (630) 584-0970.