The Manhattan Family Support Services Advisory Council
Please Join us Thursday for:
Special Needs Supplemental Trusts
Presented by:
Saundra M. Gumerove, Esq.
Saundra M. Gumerove has enjoyed a distinguished legal career that spans over 30 years, initially practicing in the areas of corporate law, banking, commercial finance, and real estate.
The birth of Saundra’s first child changed everything. She defines herself as an attorney, an advocate, and most importantly – the parent of a developmentally disabled, learning disabled and medically involved young adult. After realizing that other parents of children with disabilities were facing similar issues, Saundra began providing them assistance and support – both personally and professionally. She refocused her practice on assisting others in gaining vital services for their loved ones, including special education, guardianships, life planning, estate planning, and Special Needs Trusts.
Thursday, June 6th, 2019
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SNACK*
316 East 53rd Street, 3rd Floor
Light dinner will be provided
RSVP : manhattanfamilyadvisory@gmail.
Jackie Goldberg & Mary McGuire-Weafer, Co-Chairs
Upcoming Meetings:
Manhattan DD Council –
Thursday, June 13, 2019 9:30 am – 12:00 Noon
Sinergia, 2082 Lexington Ave. @ 125th St., 4th floor
Chairperson Kathy Kelly (212) 780-2724
manhattanddcouncil.org
manhattanddcouncilchair@gmail.
Family & Provider Information Committee Meeting:
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 Noon
Adapt Community Network, 80 Maiden Lane
For more information contact either of the co-chairs:
Carol Lincoln (212) 683-6700 ext. 1265 Clincoln@
Jackie Ceonzo (212) 439-9996 jackie@snacknyc.com
MINUTES May 7th, 2019
Representatives from agencies such as Esperanza, GHO, QSAC, YAI, My Art Madness, Special Olympics, and Fly Center shared information on their weekend respite opportunities, overnight respite, holiday respite and in-home respite programs. They also detailed the many recreation programs available such as art classes, a variety of levels in Special Olympics sports, Friday teen nights and more.
Below please find contact information for the many opportunities available from BOTH Respite and Recreation Part 1 and Part 2 workshops by clicking the links below:
Many of these can ALSO be found in the Manhattan Family Resource Directory on the Manhattan DD Council website.
manhattanddcouncil.org under Resources
Respite & Recreation – Part 2 – Contact Numbers & Information
Respite & Recreation Contact #’s
FAMILY REIMBURESEMENT –
Take advantage of last minute funding
Also, once again we are encouraging families to take advantage of the Family Reimbursement Programs BEFORE the fiscal year ends, which is JUNE 2019. If families DO NOT USE this money allotted to the Family Support Service contracts, agencies will LOSE this money.
These program enables you to be reimbursed for goods and services (clothing, furniture, recreation activities, such as swimming, horseback riding, etc.) Please email Jackie and Mary for further explanations if needed.
Applications should be submitted to the agencies ASAP
Please, Please, Please Apply
Family Reimbursement Programs with MONEY
As always, we hope you find these workshops informative, helpful and that you enjoy the opportunity to meet, chat and connect with other families.
This meeting will be our last until the Fall. We hope you have a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing everyone in September.
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MFSSAC is ALL about Outreach, Information and Referral.
Best,
Mary & Jackie