Episode Six: One Mother’s Journey: Securing Residential Services for a Daughter with Autism
In this recent podcast episode, Maria Fischer, an attorney and mother of a daughter with autism, shared her inspiring journey of securing residential services for her daughter, Tracy. Maria described the challenges her family faced, including the 12-year wait to access housing, as well as the emotional decision-making involved. Through careful planning and collaboration with support teams, Tracy successfully transitioned into her own home, gaining independence and enriching her social life.
Key Takeaways
Start Early: Getting on the waiting list for residential services as soon as you’re eligible ensures access to future supports.
Individualized Approach: Every person’s needs are different. Maria’s team tailored Tracy’s transition to fit her specific behavioral and emotional needs.
Guardianship as Support: Guardianship empowered Maria to advocate for her daughter while also respecting Tracy’s growing independence.
This story highlights the importance of planning ahead and finding the right support system to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive in independent settings.
Join us for this and future episodes which aim to advance advocacy for meaningful change in the world of disability support. Please share with friends, loved ones and colleagues! We are on a mission to educate and empower, and your engagement can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.
PODCAST EPISODES
Together We Plan Episode Five: The Challenge to Change: Learning from Lived Experiences with Disabilities
Episode Five: The Challenge to Change: Learning from Lived Experiences with Disabilities In this powerful episode of "Together We PLAN," disability...
Together We Plan Episode Four: Unlocking Supportive Housing: Navigating Resources and Solutions for Individuals with Disabilities
Episode Four: Unlocking Supportive Housing: Navigating Resources and Solutions for Individuals with Disabilities With special guests Diane Riley,...
Together We PLAN – Episode Three. Beyond Guardianship: Exploring Supported Decision Making
Episode Three: Beyond Guardianship: Exploring Supported Decision Making With special guests Nina Weiss, Esq., Joseph B. Young, Esq. and Elizabeth G....
Together We PLAN – Episode Two. Navigating Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts: A Guide for Families
Episode Two – Navigating Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts: A Guide for Families With special guests Shirley...
Together We PLAN – Episode One. Advocacy in Action: Empowering Families and Individuals with Disabilities
Episode One - Advocacy in Action: Empowering Families and Individuals with Disabilities With special Guest Paul Aronsohn, host Ellen Nalven, co-host...
CIRCLE OF SUPPORT
our story
"A Talk With Families"
The stories of three families with loved ones who have disabilities and who use PLAN|NJ's trust administration and care coordination services are told through interviews conducted in their homes by Executive Director Ellen Nalven.
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PO Box 547
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Alliance for the Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities
Association of People Supporting Employment First
Alliance for Pooled Trusts
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Guardianship Association
National PLAN Alliance
Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey
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PLAN|NJ = Lifetime Advocacy for People with Disabilities
OUR MISSION
PLAN|NJ’s mission is to help family members of people with disabilities answer the question:
“Who will care for my loved one when I'm gone?”
We coordinate the supports needed by individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, and challenges with mental health, including people with autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, severe mental illness and more.
Spanish Translation
Si usted habla español y quisiera mas información sobre nuestros servicios o si desea una consulta con PLAN\NJ, por favor comuníquese con
Nancy Dilliplane, Director of Trust Services, para asistencia bilingüe: 908-575-8300, extensión 15
nancy.dilliplane@plannj.org
