"The book is a real "Treasure".

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and experience through this publication. The book is a real "Treasure". It's not only a very difficult task to raise and nurture a challenged child but, the worry and realistic anxieties that follow through life are even greater.

This book gave my husband and me ideas and comfort that we do have many options for provision for our daughter with minimal burden on other family members.

With careful planning and the info from your book, the future looks like it will be fine for her and the rest of our family when we are gone. We learned of the book through our estate planner which I'll be forever grateful.

I'm passing on what we have learned to another family member in a similar situation. I will be ordering another copy.

Shirley LaBombard

"I have never seen so much information in one place"

I have never seen so much information in one place in my entire life about future planning for a child with a disability...This book has already answered every single question that I've ever had about the future, in regards to my son, who has autism.

Jackie D. Igafo-Te'o, Bridges4Kids

"No matter what the disability"

“Planning is the book’s overriding feature—no matter what the disability, or how small the income, if there is a well-considered and thoughtful plan, children with disabilities will have a greater chance of enjoying the best possible health and security. This book is a must purchase for all parents who have children with emotional, physical, or mental disabilities.” ~Legal Information Alert

"I feel I can now plan for my son."

“This book helped to make a sometimes confusing situation much clearer. I especially appreciated the section on government agencies. I feel I can now plan for my son’s future with a more clear direction. Thank you.” ~Trudy Songco

"The most complete complation which I have ever seen of useful information"

“’Planning For The Future’ is the most complete compilation which I have seen of useful information for planning the future of a mentally disabled family member. The authors lay out the issues and options in great detail, including sample letters. They also skillfully take the mystery out of legal jargon. Highly recommended.” ~ E. Fuller Torrey, M.D., Author of “Surviving Schizophrenia”

"Numerous worksheets, sample documents, and useful charts are included."

“Estate planning for families with children who have a disability is quite different from other types of estate planning. ‘Planning For The Future’ draws on the authors’ extensive personal experience, providing a number of case histories and specific examples to enable readers to understand the planning process. Numerous worksheets, sample documents, and useful charts are included. This book is easily understood and very helpful in addressing the many issues that face parents with disabled children.” ~Nancy Schurtz, Professor of Law, University of Oregon Law School, in a review by Estate Planning Magazine

" I really can’t think of a piece of information that is missing."

“For the last 25 years, I have worked with parents/families in varying administrative roles responding to their questions and concerns regarding the future of family members who have disabilities. Always I wished I would have had this type of information available. This book is very well written and I really can’t think of a piece of information that is missing.” ~Sister Elaine Weber, O.S.F., Executive Director, St. John’s Villa, Carrollton, Ohio

"This book should be read numerous times before and during estate planning"

I congratulate the authors for their approach, their comprehensiveness, and their obvious commitment to people with disabilities. This book should be read numerous times before and during estate planning with one’s own advisors.” ~ Marilyn Price Spivak, Founder, National Head Injury Foundation

"Easy to follow approach"

A comprehensive publication which presents an easy to follow approach to addressing vital questions and burning issues that caregivers and consumers encounter. A must for every professional in the field of mental retardation.” ~ B.R. Walker, Ph.D., Past President, AAMR

" Planning For The Future is a book we distribute at all Arc events.

Planning For The Future is a book we distribute at all Arc events. We have found it to be a great deal of value and very easy to understand for all parents concerned about planning.~ Tony Paulauski, Executive Director, Arc of Illinois

"This indispensable book..."

When educators assemble libraries, they tend to select two categories of books: those for themselves as instructor and those to be shared with persons with disabilities, their families, and their caregivers. Educators concerned with transition will find that this indispensable book can fit into either category. ~ Gerald Giordano, Ph.D., Book Review Editor Career Development For Exceptional Individuals

" Draws on the authors’ extensive personal experience"

Estate planning for families with children who have a disability is quite different from other types of estate planning. . . Planning For The Future draws on the authors’ extensive personal experience, providing a number of case histories and specific examples to enable readers to understand the planning process. Numerous worksheets, sample documents, and useful charts are included. This book is easily understood and very helpful in addressing the many issues that face parents with disabled children. Nancy Shurtz, Professor of Law, University of Oregon Law School,in a review by Estate Planning Magazine

"This book is the place to begin the process of future care planning."

Now, as the time arrives to look to the future of a child with a disability, a future in which families will be absent due to aging, illness or death, the need to plan becomes urgent. This book is the place to begin the process of future care planning. It is comprehensive and thorough, taking the reader through each step and available option. The authors are generous and accurate in the information they provide. ~ Carol Obloy, Chairman, Guardianship and Trusts Network, NAMI, From a review in the NAMI Advocoate

"Perfect book for families who have a loved one with a disability."

Planning For The Future is the perfect book for families who have a loved one with a disability. One must consider how to provide for long-term care therefore making this book a must read for all.~ Patricia M. Johnson, Executive Director, Publisher A Positive Approach Magazine

" This resource that removes the mystery"

class="testimonial">Our work has been positively and significantly enhanced by this resource that removes the mystery from an extremely complex, too often avoided, legal and personal dilemma for families confronted with the many issues of disability. Going beyond my expectations, these authors have created a resource readable and practical for families experiencing disability and the professionals who support family efforts.~ Ronnie Barclay, Parent Education Coordinator

" Reading it increases parents’ chances of getting to sleep at night."

Planning For The Future provides families with a manageable way of organizing their knowledge, hopes, and fears for the future. Reading it increases parents’ chances of getting to sleep at night.~ Carolyn Beckett, Program Specialist, Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

"This book has the answers to all the questions that have haunted me. "

class="testimonial">As the mother of a son who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, I have worked for several years with a dedicated group of people who were concerned about the future of family members with severe disabilities. This book has the answers to all the questions that have haunted me. I congratulate the authors for their expertise, and their obvious compassion for people with disabilities.~ Gwill Newman, President Emeritus, National Association for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression; Vice Chairman, Chicago Brain Research Foundation

"Step by step approach – from education and social activities to legal and financial elements –"

Planning For The Future is an extremely comprehensive and step by step approach – from education and social activities to legal and financial elements – to enable parents to ensure the future quality of life for their child with a disability. ~ Jeffrey A. Ditty, Ph.D.,President, Neuro Education Center

" Using this book is probably the single most important planning step that you can take for your child."

Using this book is probably the single most important planning step that you can take for your child.” ~ Professor Kenneth Friedman, From a Review in The Association For Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH) Newsletter

" Expert information"

“Expert information on this very important often complicated topic. Very valuable for parents and professionals.” ~ Stanley D. Klein, Ph.D., Editor in Chief, Exceptional Parent Magazine

"This book meets the needs of families "

There are many times when a parent of one of our residents asks what they can do now to insure not only the financial future of their child, but also their future emotional well-being. This book meets the needs of families who are faced with these challenges.~ Robert C. Wissinger, President, Martha Lloyd Community Services, Troy, Pennsylvania

" I enthusiastically endorse the text."

Planning For The Future is a valuable reference book for both parents who have children with handicaps and for professionals who offer consultation to parents and their children with handicaps …I enthusiastically endorse the text. ~ Bernard R. Wagner, Ph.D., President, Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc.

"It is easy to read"

The book Planning For The Future came to us at exactly the right time. We are holding an estate planning seminar in the near future. This book will give parents something concrete to use. . . It is easy to read and covers the topics so vital to the future for people who are disabled. Congratulations on a book well done! ~ Marian Mullet, Executive Director, Pathfinder Village

"Provides compelling and powerful instructions"

Provides compelling and powerful instructions for implementing the important things a parent needs to include in their disabled child’s life and financial plan. . . It will be used as a primary planning tool for parents who come to the Pathfinder Village International Information and Conference Center on Down Syndrome in Edmeston. ~ Paul A Donnelly, Special Project Consultant, International Information and Conference Center on Down Syndrome

" The authors’ advice based on their legal expertise will prevent us from making critical mistakes"

As parents of children with disabilities, we all face that difficult question, “What about later?” There is such a vast range of issues to be dealt with you almost don’t know where to begin nor do you know how to even organize your thoughts. Thankfully, it looks like the authors of this book have done that for us. This comprehensive manual guides the reader through everything we need to know regarding the care of our beloved children when they are on their own starting from employment, shelter, recreation, health, and, of course, the business aspects of financial matters. The authors’ advice based on their legal expertise will prevent us from making critical mistakes and maximize the amount of care and benefits that we can expect for our children. This book is a must-have for all parents to serve as a helpful reference to best prepare for the coming years. ~Yvone Link Parent to Parent Power