GMOA Support Group - Come join us and learn more about these housing topics: Tuesday, October 21 6-8 p.m. Getting My Own Address Overview Presentation Linda Ronan Brown, Community Housing Network housing consultant, will introduce the long-term housing planning process and the many options, choices and decisions involved in creating a successful long- term housing plan for individuals with disabilities. Give yourself a head start on creating and implementing a successful long-term housing plan. Please plan to attend this free presentation that is open to individuals, parents, and professionals. RSVP to [email protected] by October 20. Tuesday, November 18 6-8 p.m. Lisa Lepine, J.D., executive director of ARC Services of Macomb, will join us to explain the differences in funding, services and supports in licensed group homes versus unlicensed personal residences. Early in her career, Lisa acted as the Supported Housing Resource advisor for Macomb Oakland Regional Center, Inc. (MORC). Later, she served as the associate director of Community Housing Network, which included managing the Housing Resource Center. An attorney, Lisa is a font of information on disability rights and estate planning issues. Please bring your questions for an informative evening. Tuesday, January 20, 2015 6-8 p.m. Thomas F. Kendziorski, Esq., executive director of The Arc of Oakland County, Inc. will speak to us about the Etheridge Plan, fiscal intermediary services especially in regards to paying supports, and guardianship/DPOA choices. The EPLAN can ensure consistent follow-up advocacy, in a consultative capacity, for the person with intellectual impairment and/or other developmental disabilities when their parents/families no longer can. Tom will also explain the role of a fiscal intermediary, and guardianship versus durable power of attorney. An attorney, Tom is a terrific source of information on these and many other topics. Tuesday, February 17, 2015 6-8 p.m. Chuck Bratton, CHN Housing Resource manager, will share his knowledge of property management. CHN is the property manager for more than 640 properties in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and St. Clair counties, including single family and multi-family dwellings, licensed and unlicensed homes (also called personal residences or SIPs). For families developing personal residences, a property management company may be a welcome addition to your team - especially when you are no longer willing or able to provide that service to your son or daughters home. Come learn about another option for sustainability. Chuck is also CHNs source for families seeking individual counseling on creating a long-term housing plan or setting up housing. Please bring your questions for an informative session. If you have any questions with regards to the upcoming support groups, please contact Linda Ronan Brown at 248-269-1346 or [email protected].
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