MICPEL, The Maryland State Bar Association Section of Elder Law &

The Maryland/Washington D.C. Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.,

In Cooperation with the University of Maryland School of Law and the University of Baltimore School of Law

Present:

 

COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Course #07-3032

Postponed due to inclement weather. The program has been rescheduled from March 7 to June 6, 2007.

Click here for a printable order form 
Please fill out the form completely and fax it to MICPEL at 410.659.0647.

4.0 CLE Hours

 

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Ecker Business Training Center

6751 Columbia Gateway Drive

Columbia, MD

 

FACULTY

Mindy A. Morrell, Esq.
Community Policy Director
The Arc of Frederick County
Program Chair

Catriona Johnson, MSc.
Policy Analyst
National Disability Rights Network
Former President, Howard County Autism Society

Mary E. O’Byrne, Esq.
Frank, Frank and Scherr, LLC

Yvonne M. Perret, MA, MSW, LCSW-C
Executive Director
Advocacy and Training Center
Former President, Mental Health Association of Maryland

Catherine A. Raggio
Secretary, Maryland Department of Disabilities

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN AND WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

More and more clients with disabilities or their family members are coming into attorneys’ offices with issues made increasingly complex by the existence of disabilities and the need for community resources. Issues arise in:

· Family Law
· Personal Injury and Litigation
· Elder Law
· Estate Planning
· Trusts and Special Needs Planning
· Administrative Law
· Health Law
· Labor and Employment Law
· Guardianships
· Alternative Dispute Resolution
· General Practice
· YOUR practice!

Without trying to become an expert on individual public benefits and community resources, by attending this course you will learn:

· when community resources may be helpful to your clients
· how to spot areas where eligibility requirements for current or future programs are important to consider
· basic descriptions of many community resources that may be available
· where you can get additional information about existing programs and resources, as well as eligibility requirements
· where to send your clients for more information, applications and meaningful assistance.

 

Agenda

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Spotting Issues in Your Legal Practice
Tips for Interviewing Your Client
How to Find Expertise – Lawyers and Non-Lawyers
Selected Resources for Seniors with Disabilities

Mary E. O’Byrne, Esq.

9:45 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.
Services for Children with Autism
Autism Home and Community Based Waiver
Family Support Services and Other Resources
Respite
Educational Services (in a nutshell)

Catriona Johnson, MSc.

10:25 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.
Services for Children and Adults with
Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Home and Community Based Waivers
Residential, Day, Vocational and In Home Services
General Community Resource Information

Mindy A. Morrell, Esq.

11:05 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
Break

11:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Services for Adults with Physical Disabilities
The “Living at Home” Home and Community
Based Waiver
Personal Assistance
Assistive Technology
Transportation
Housing
Employment

Catherine A. Raggio

12:00 p.m. -12:40 p.m.
Services for Children and Adults with Mental Illness
Residential, Day, Employment, and Support Services
Counseling and Emergency Services
Other Valuable Resources

Yvonne M. Perret, MA, MSW, LCSW-C

12:40 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Panel Discussion and Case Studies
All Faculty

 

Tuition

MSBA Young Lawyer Section Members $169
MSBA Elder Law Section Members $169
NAELA Members $169
MSBA Members $189
All Others $219
MICPEL Flex/Select Pass Holders $0
Video Replay $169
PA MCLE Credit Fee ($2/hour) $8

 

Video Replays

9:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. both locations


July 6, 2007; Baltimore

July 13, 2007; Baltimore

August 17, 2007; Rockville
August 24, 2007; Rockville

 

Too Busy to Attend?
Materials, Audio Tapes and CDs are available thirty (30) days after course date.
Materials $79.95* (Inv. #2832-07)
Audio Tapes and Materials $153.45* (Inv. #2833-07)
CDs and Materials $153.45* (Inv. #2834-07)
DVDs and Materials $195.45* (Inv. #2835-07)
*Price includes tax and shipping

 

Click here for a printable order form 
Please fill out the form completely and fax it to MICPEL at 410.659.0647.

 

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