Clancy & Associates

10/16/2026

Save the date: VVSD Transition Night is coming up October 22!

This event is for families of students with IEPs of all ages and grades, with opportunities to learn about vocational programs, guardianship, benefits planning, college supports and more. Clancy & Associates will be there and we’d love to see you.

October 22
5:30–8:00 PM
STEP Campus at Brooks Middle School
Childcare provided

10/15/2026

If your family relies on home- or community-based disability services, this is worth knowing.

The Olmstead ruling is still in place. What has changed is the DOJ’s approach to the guidance it has used in enforcing those rights. What that means in practice may depend a lot on how individual states respond.

We break down what changed, what didn’t and what families should watch for in our latest article.

Learn about how the U.S. Department of Justice will no longer use its Olmstead ruling guidance as a basis for enforcing disabilities rights.

10/14/2026

This is exactly how we want families to feel when they work with us.

Special needs planning can seem overwhelming at first. Katie has a wonderful way of taking something complicated, walking families through it carefully and making sure they understand the choices in front of them.

Thank you, T.O., for sharing your experience and for recommending our team to others.

10/09/2026

When you’re planning for a loved one’s future, it’s easy to focus on one decision at a time.

But where they may live, how they’ll get around, whether they’ll work and what kind of support they’ll need can all affect the legal planning too.

A good plan should reflect real life, not just what’s written in the documents. If you’re thinking through what adulthood could look like for your loved one, we can help make sure the legal pieces support the bigger picture.

10/07/2026

Could saving too much money put someone’s SSI benefits at risk?

Yes. The SSI asset limit is still just $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple.

That can make seemingly simple things like an emergency fund, tax refund, gift or inheritance more complicated than families realize.

Knowing the rules and understanding options like ABLE accounts and special needs trusts can help families plan ahead without unintentionally putting benefits at risk.

Learn more about how reforming the SSI asset limit could potentially combat poverty for families with loved ones with disabilities.

10/06/2026

Looking into adult day or residential services for a loved one?

Helping Hand is hosting the first of three open houses this Wednesday, October 7, with a chance to meet the team, see the spaces and learn more about its Adult Day Program and Residential Services.

October 7
9:30 AM–6:30 PM

If you’ve been wondering what these programs are really like, this is a good chance to see them for yourself and ask questions.

Register here: https://ow.ly/YmOf50ZHnlo

10/01/2026

A resource fair and Trunk or Treat? That’s a pretty good fall outing!

Laremont School’s Special Needs Resource Fair is this Saturday, October 3, alongside its annual Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat. Meet local organizations, explore resources, and enjoy the festivities with your family.

10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Free admission

09/30/2026

Recently we had a firm retreat which was led by Lori Pulvermaker at Atticus Lawyer Coaching.

Our team kicked things off by learning to cook a Greek meal at Marcel's Culinary Experience with Chef Molly Sell, before we dove into 2 days of workshops. By brainstorming and taking the time to work on internal processes, we will have more time to develop new planning ideas and serve our clients!

Thank you Lori, for your leadership and expertise! Sidenote: Our surprise chef from our cooking night was Chef Molly- who attended Maynooth University in Ireland during their sophomore year at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN.

09/25/2026

Looking for a fun, sensory-friendly fall event for the whole family?

Join Laremont School for its free Special Needs Resource Fair & Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3. Families can connect with special needs organizations and businesses while enjoying accessible games, pumpkin decorating, food, raffle prizes and a sensory-friendly trunk or treat.

Saturday, October 3
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Laremont School, 17934 Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake

Free admission

Everything will move indoors if it rains. Please share with other families who may be interested!

09/24/2026

Could your child apply for SSI or SSDI at age 18?

Don’t wait until the application to start thinking about the evidence Social Security may need.

Our friend Jeff Rabin, JD, explains the difference between SSI and SSDI, how Social Security determines disability, and why medical records can matter more than the diagnosis itself.

It’s a helpful read for families preparing for adulthood and future benefits.

Read Jeff’s article from our September newsletter here:

Learn more about two important facts people need to know about the disability insurance programs administered by Social Security.