Past Seminars

Aaron’s Acres is committed to hosting informational seminars for families with individuals of varying ability levels. Information and summaries from past seminars hosted by Aaron’s Acres are below.

July 24, 2024 – “Disability Planning Panel: What Every Caregiver Needs to Know”— a virtual seminar hosted by Empowered Financial Strategies and moderated by Risa Paskoff, Executive Director, Aaron’s Acres.

Topics covered in this seminar were legal planning, financial planning, three person retirement, special needs trust funding strategies, creating a quality life plan, care management considerations, ABLE accounts, and maximizing and protecting government benefits.

May 28, 2024 – “Creating Connections For You And Your Child” — a virtual seminar with Meg Kutz from 3.21 For Life PA.

This seminar focused on how parents and caregivers can help to create connections for their child or children with disabilities, and themselves.

April 2, 2024 – “The Intellectual Disability/Autism Waivers: An Overview Of Eligibility And Services“ — a virtual seminar with Jill Martin from Lancaster County BHDS

This seminar focused on the three Waivers that are managed by Lancaster County BHDS, as well as what Waiver funding is and what services are available once someone is enrolled in Waiver.