PART 4: What I Wish Someone Told Me 10 Years Ago

Man I Needed to Do That Years Ago! The Journey continues as Ken talks about the family's journey in raising a child with special needs and realizing there are things that must be done earlier rather than later. Plan Now and Achieve - React Later and ???. Time is Your Friend... and Your Enemy! Now it's still dealing with schools, government, getting benefits, what's an IEP (Individual Education Plan), what "rights" does my child have, how do I start to advocate for my child?

Estate Plan, Special Needs Trust, Financial Plan, Tax Plan...

You will need new strategies and tools to help ensure your child will be taken care of after you are gone! Start now!

There is a comprehensive guide about top retirement risks (more than 20) and details about each and how to address them on my website: www.blackswanfinancialadvisors.com

There are many resources available about many topics related to raising a child with intellectual disabilities. How do you achieve a successful retirement for yourself, plus ensure the future financial security of your loved one with a developmental disability? Lots to consider, talk with Ken to build your own, custom financial and estate plan.

Don't Survive - Thrive!

Addye was born in 2002 and has Down Syndrome. She is the reason why I do financial planning for families with special needs. Just about anyone with an intellectual disability will not be 100% independent as an adult, so not only do you need to plan for your own retirement, you need to plan to ensure your loved one is taken care of 20-40 years after. Legacy planning, financial planning, tax planning, social/emotional supports, government benefits and just some of the challenges.

Check out my website for more resources: www.blackswanfinancial.com

Addye is starting her own business, Freeze Dried Goodies by ItsMeAddye, check it out and buy some :-) www.itsmeaddye.com

Plan Now and Achieve - React Later and ???. Time is Your Friend... and Your Enemy! Now it's still dealing with schools, government, getting benefits, what's an IEP (Individual Education Plan), what "rights" does my child have, how do I start to advocate for my child? You will need new strategies and tools to help ensure your child will be taken care of after you are gone! Start now!

Advocating for your child will be a constant battle, here are some resources:

www.possibilitiesachieved.com

Don't Survive - Thrive!

www.blackswanfinancialadvisors.com
www.possibilitiesachieved.com
www.itsmeaddye.com (Addye, Ken's daughter who has Down Syndrome - her store where she sells freeze dried Treats. Freeze Dried Goodies by It's Me Addye!