Learn about getting funding for a person with a disability at Nov. 16 NAMI program

NAMI, Kane County North affiliate, is sponsoring a free session on “How to be Successful in Obtaining Funding for a Person with a Disability” on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave. in Elgin. It will be 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Elgin Room on the second floor.

Attorney Robert H. Farley will present the topic, after providing legal representation to children and adults with disabilities for over 25 years. His law practice is focused exclusively on helping people obtain government services and benefits due to their disability. He has argued numerous cases before the Illinois Supreme Court, and before the Federal District and United States Court of Appeals. He has four adult children, including Ryan, his developmentally disabled son.

He will speak to guardianship, special needs trusts, applying for Supplemental Security Income benefits, and other strategies to obtain funding. Visit his website at farley1.com.

Register for the event through the library by calling (847) 429-4597 or going online to gailborden.info/register.

For questions, contact NAMI at 847-410-9719, or email namikcn@gmail.com.

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grass-roots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI Kane County North is an affiliate of NAMI Illinois. NAMI Kane County North and its dedicated volunteer members and leaders work tirelessly to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy, and support group programs for people in our community with mental health conditions and their loved ones.