When:
March 7, 2025 all-day
2025-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
2025-03-08T00:00:00-05:00

The Road Forward: DDS & Chapter 688 Transitional Services for Massachusetts FamiliesVirtual Conference, March 7th, 2025, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – Navigating Public & Private Supports for Autistic Adults features expert-led sessions on government benefits, special needs trusts, Social Security, health insurance, and housing.
* Gain practical insights and learn actionable steps to navigate benefits as a Neurodivergent individual or to support a loved one.
* Conference registrants will get free access to thier  National Benefits Vimeo Video List.
WorkshopTopics:

  • Introduction to Government Benefits & Special Needs Trusts
  • Overview of Social Security Income Subsidies
  • Health Insurance for Adults with Autism
  • Housing 101

Fees apply, registration is required to  https://aane.org/events/aanes-2025-virtual-jody-acford-conference-navigating-public-private-supports-for-autistic-adults-3-7-25-1200-pm-400-pm-et/  or contact events@aane.org.

2024 Jody Acford Conference Topics:

  • Opening Address – Becca Lory Hector, Director of Training.
  • Presentation: Neuroinclusive Healthcare: Strategies for Navigating a Broken System – Melissa Houser, All Brains Belong.
  • Presentation: Barriers to Financial Equity for Autistic Adults
  • Lunch Break – Beyond Chronic Burnout Podcast – Host: Carol Jean Whittington from Mind Your Autistic Brain
  • Presentation: Finding/Navigating Housing Solutions – Desiree Kameka Galloway
  • Panel Discussion: Practical Advice for Navigating Transportation – Practical Advice for Navigating Transportation
  • Closing Address – Practical Advice for Navigating Transportation

 

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