Never thought we would have our daughter live independent of us - It is possible!!!

Your host Valerie, shares an exciting announcement about an upcoming seminar that’s tailored just for parents of children with disabilities. If you're looking for actionable steps and hands-on tools to plan for your child’s future, you won’t want to miss this episode - or the seminar!!!

Key Takeaways:

Save the date! On September 9th at 4 PM MST, Valerie will be hosting a special seminar titled "Guardians of Tomorrow: Create a Roadmap for Your Child with Disabilities’ Forever Home." This seminar is designed to help parents create a secure and loving future for their children.

Seminar Overview:  
- Long-Term Needs Assessment: Learn how to evaluate and plan for your child’s long-term needs. 
 - Financial Planning Tips: Discover strategies for ensuring your child’s financial security.
 - Legal Considerations: Gain knowledge about legal frameworks like special needs trusts, guardianship, and power of attorney.

Valerie's Personal Journey: Valerie shares her experience in planning for her own children's futures, including the creation of Eden House for her eldest with cerebral palsy, and preparing her youngest, who is a high-functioning autistic person, for greater independence.

Why Attend the Seminar?

- Confidence in Planning: Develop a detailed and actionable plan for your child's future.

- Financial Security: Structure a sustainable financial strategy.

- Legal Preparedness: Understand the necessary legal frameworks to protect your child's future.

How to Register:

- Register through the Show Notes: Click the link [https://bit.ly/4dC8t5J] in the show notes to register for the seminar.

- Text Valerie: Send a text message through the Buzzsprout platform to sign up.

Final Thoughts:

Valerie emphasizes the importance of planning ahead, sharing that the peace of mind it brings is invaluable. This seminar offers a unique opportunity to connect with other parents and gain the guidance and support needed for long-term planning.
 

If you found this episode helpful, please share it with other special needs parents who could benefit from the seminar. Remember, together we can create a secure and loving future for our children.

- Mark Your Calendar: September 9th at 4 PM MST.

- Register Now: https://bit.ly/4dC8t5J

"Until next time, stay strong, stay hopeful, and remember… Live with Intention – Embrace the Journey."

Connect with me:

Valerie's Links: https://bit.ly/3RL0da2

Music Acknowledgement: Audio Coffee - Denys Kyshchuk


Editor: Scott Arbeau


Link for book: The S.H.I.N.E. Principle: The special needs mom's path to strength, hope and happiness by Valerie Arbeau

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CW18ZXGX   (Canada)

https://a.co/d/03hFdZI4 (United States)

Here's a community for special needs moms to share, uplift and learn from each other...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/specialneedsmomscircleofstrength

Learn more about your host at:
https://coachingwithvalerieanne.com/

Transcript

 Hey everyone, welcome back!! I'm Coach Valerie. I don’t know if I’ve told you in a while but, and as always, your support and engagement mean the world to me. I love that I get to lift you as navigate your unique journey of parenting children with disabilities. I do see you, I hear you and I’m here to walk alongside you! 

Listen up…. I have something incredibly exciting to share with you all, but before we dive into today's topic, mark your calendars for September 9th at 4pm MST.

And why you may ask???

Because I'll be hosting a special seminar that's designed just for you moms, and dads - especially those of you who are planning for a secure future for your children.

I've been working on something truly transformative, and I'm thrilled to finally unveil it.

This is one event you won't want to miss, and I'll be sharing more details throughout this episode.

So, why have I organized this seminar? 

As many of you know, I've been on a personal journey of planning and creating a secure future for my own children with disabilities. Through a lot of hard work and experience, I've developed a comprehensive strategy to help other special needs moms, and dads, do the same. This seminar is a culmination of all that knowledge and practical advice, and it's tailored specifically for busy parents.

During the seminar, called "Guardians of Tomorrow: Create a Roadmap for your child with disabilities’ Forever Home.” 

We'll cover 3 topics:

1. Long-Term Needs Assessment 

2. Financial Planning Tips  

3. Legal Considerations 

Each segment is designed to provide you with actionable steps and hands-on tools that you can implement immediately. This isn't just about theoretical knowledge; it’s about giving you the confidence and resources you need for future planning.

Scott and I have created Eden House for our oldest. Our eldest has cerebral palsy and is total care. She is g-tube fed, wheelchair bound and uses a communication device and is basically considered medically complex. We always thought we would be caring for her until we died. We dreamed of our daughter living independent of us, but could not see how that could be possible.

It is possible….

We have been able to set her up to live independent of us!! She has two house mates, and an agency provide 24-hour care with at least one staff doing an awake night shift. We are blessed to have a one-to-one staff to client ratio, and in addition, a house coordinator and a recent addition of a supervisor.

Our youngest is 19 and we have been scaffolding assistance as they transition to becoming more independent. This child has ADHD and is a high functioning autistic person. We developed half of our basement into a legal self-contained suite so they could grow to greater independence under our roof so to speak.

They have not moved in as yet, because they are not quite ready to take that step. The suite is there for when they are ready. In the meantime, we continue to take away scaffolding as they are able to handle an increase in life-skill development. 

Now, I understand how overwhelming it can be to think about the future. It was for us! So many questions, and not much belief we could pull it off! 

What have we learned????

It would have been so much easier to create a plan when we were NOT in crisis mode!!

The peace of mind that comes with having a plan in place is truly invaluable. My goal is to guide you through this process with clarity, ease, and support.

What will you gain by joining the seminar?

1. Confidence in Long-Term Planning

You will have the start of a detailed and actionable plan for your child's future, bringing peace of mind and a sense of direction.

2. Financial Security

You will have considered a structured and sustainable financial strategy ensuring resources to support your child's needs.

3. Legal Preparedness

You will have knowledge of all the necessary legal frameworks, including special needs trusts, guardianship, and power of attorney, reducing legal uncertainties and protecting your child's future.

Here's how you can join the seminar: 

Register for the Event by going to the show notes.

You can also send me a text message through the podcast host platform – Buzzsprout.

Mark September 9th at 4pm MST on your calendar!!!

Registration is completely free. I want to make this valuable information accessible to as many parents as possible. 

Parents, this is your chance to take a step forward in creating that secure and loving future for your child. 

Truly, it's not as daunting as it seems when you have the right guidance and community supporting you. 

I cannot wait to share this experience with you and for you to connect with other parents who are on a simialar journey!!

As we wrap up today's episode, once again, head over to the show notes to register for the "Guardians of Tomorrow" seminar or text message me through the podcast host platform.

Together, we can craft a secure and loving home for our precious children. 

I’m guessing it will be much more fun to do it together!!

Thank you so much for tuning in today. If you found this episode helpful, please share it with other special needs moms/parents who could benefit from this seminar. 

Looking forward to seeing you there….

Until next time, stay strong, stay hopeful, and remember…

Live with Intention – Embrace the Journey