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06-09 All About the ABLE Act (Hudson)- Zane's Foundation

5/29/2015

Zane's Foundation, Inc. proudly presents......on June 9, 2015 at Christ Community Chapel, 750 W. Streetsboro Road, Route 303, Hudson, Lower Level, Room 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Topic: All About the "Able Act"..............Speaker: David G. Umbaugh, Attorney, Day Ketterer Ltd., Hudson

Attorney David Umbaugh will describe the purpose and the potential benefits of the Able Act for our loved ones with special needs. As the Able Act is a fairly new federal law, this workshop gives the attendee an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the "Able account." Topics will include: how the benefits of this Act has created opportunities without risk to Medicaid and SSI benefits, how it works in tandem with "special needs trusts," the continuing updates here in Ohio, how to use an IRA or 401(k)'s to benefit your loved ones with special needs and much more! Do not miss this opportunity!

Any questions, please contact the Zane's Foundation Office at 330-677-9263 or email us at info@zanesfoundation.org.

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Possible June Workshops!!

5/28/2015

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Possible June Workshops!

So sorry for any confusion I have created! I must have accidentally erased my entry when I went back to edit it! Here it is again!!

Because summer time hopefully means family time, Unified Solutions has decided to suspend the parent coaching workshops until the Fall UNLESS there is a demand for them. If you would like to attend a workshop in the month of June, you MUST fill out the preregistration form. If there is enough interest, I will definitely put on the workshop. All I need
are 7 parents/caregivers per workshops. So, if this is something you don't want to wait for, act now! Get your friends together. Sign up the grandparents, babysitters, and nannies! The choice of workshops is Part 1 - Building Relationships and Gaining Compliance and Part 2 - Stop Arguing and End Disrespect. You cannot take part 2 without taking the first workshop. Single registration is $30 and double registration is $50. If you take both workshops, there will be a $5 discount on each registration. Please fill out the preregistration form in the blog section of the website. Don't delay!

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For Graduation Season . . .

5/19/2015

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I know that this happened a few years ago, but to me, it never gets old! As we get ready to celebrate so many young people taking the very first steps into the next phase of their lives, whatever it may be, I thought that this young man and his family embodied what it means to never give up!

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I am Simba! Hear me ROAR! - And respite info!

5/9/2015

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First, I had to really put my fact checker to work! Can you imagine if I would have titled this, "I am Simba's evil uncle, Scar!" It's been a long time since I have sat down with my oldest two to watch The Lion King. I don't believe that my younger two have ever seen it. That's a shame. I think I am going to have to change that really soon. It's such a great story about perseverance and being stronger than you think you are. There are so many things out there trying to tell us that we are strong in the popular media. Kelly Clarkson sings about it (Stronger - What Doesn't Kill You). There is an entire reality show named Survivor.

So, if there are so many things out there inspiring us to think that we are so strong, why don't we believe it? I think it is because we are not listening. We look at ourselves in our imperfect lives and somewhere tell ourselves that this happy life is for other people. We have been through battles with our children, for our children, and been wounded by the stares of the people that do not understand. And out of the desperation and exhaustion, we become embattled with the people we should be kindest to, ourselves and the people we love.
Are we overreacting? Well according to Marsha Mailick Seltzer, Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, mothers of adolescents and adults with autism experience chronic stress comparable to combat soldiers. -Another study by Marsha Mailick Seltzer, of the Waisman Center at the University of Wisconsin evaluated parents who have children living with disabilities that included attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder and Down syndrome. The study showed that those parents had a significantly higher concentration of cortisol, a stress related hormone associated with health issues, than did parents of typical children.
So what does this mean? This means we need to be kinder to ourselves and reach out for the support when we need it. Seek out respite services so that you can take a much needed break. Join a support group and network with parents going through similar situations. All of the buttons below are to support groups or organizations that have respite services or are great resources. There are others out there. I invite you to add other organizations/networks in the comments section so that we can create a great resource for families!
But moreover, wear your scars proudly. They are proof that you are strong!
Nauert PhD, R. (2009). Parental Stress With Special-Needs Children. Psych Central. Retrieved on May 9, 2015, from http://psychcentral.com/news/2009/02/19/parental-stress-with-special-needs-children/4219.html

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Heart of Autism: Teacher on the Spectrum Inspires Students with Autism

5/5/2015

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This is definitely worth the read. It will only take a minute or two, but it will explain so much! Just click on the button to be redirected to the article. Happy cinco de Mayo!

Click on Me!

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06-09 All About the ABLE Act (Hudson)- Zane's Foundation

Possible June Workshops!!

Possible June Workshops!

Pre registration form

For Graduation Season . . .

I am Simba! Hear me ROAR! - And respite info!

Heart of Autism: Teacher on the Spectrum Inspires Students with Autism

Cristal Bourn

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