November 2023
Giving Tuesday
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2023 Parent University™ Class 12: Wrap Up: Did you Get Real?
Sponsored by: Protected Tomorrows’ 2023 Parent University™ Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder, Protected Tomorrows, Inc. Description: Protected Tomorrows’ 2023 Parent University™ brings you our twelfth and final in a series of educational webinars… “Wrap Up: Did you Get Real?” We started with wanting to be real and created a list of goals in January. How did you do? What did you accomplish, and what are the stumbling blocks? We’ll focus on successes and recognize where you started and…
Find out more »February 2024
A Day of Remembrance
Losing a loved one with CdLS at any age can be life-altering. Parents, siblings, relatives, and friends feel a tremendous loss and often have difficulty understanding why. It is so important that we as a community surround them with support and unconditional love. Although they have lost their child, grandchild, or sibling – they still belong and will forever be part of our journey. On February 12, we will be celebrating CdLS Remembrance Day. We ask that our fellow CdLS…
Find out more »Parent University: BACK TO BASICS AND WHAT’S NEW
This is for our new participants as well as those who have been with us before. We will review the basics and hear about what’s new. What do you have to pay attention to and how will it change your plan? Government Benefits, Special Needs Trusts, ABLE accounts, Secure Act 2.0, Tax Changes and more. Register Here
Find out more »Rare Disease Day Viewing Party: UNSEEN
Join families, board members, and staff members on Rare Disease Day, February 29, 2024, for a viewing party. Many caregivers for children or adults who are disabled or medically complex are exhausted and isolated. The award-winning "UNSEEN" documentary gives an honest glimpse into caregivers' lives to enable change for millions. To watch the preview of UNSEEN click here. Register here!
Find out more »March 2024
Multi-Specialty Clinic for Children with CdLS
We are excited to share that there will be a clinic on March 13, 2024 at Shriners Children's Salt Lake City. The clinic is a wonderful opportunity to meet with mulitiple doctors with expertise in CdLS all in one day.
Find out more »Cornhole Tournament to benefit the CdLS Foundation
Join us for a fundraiser benefiting the CdLS Foundation for Zack Homan’s CBSL Project Prizes, Silent Auction, Dinner, and Drinks! Holy Ghost Hall 7960 Mill Station Rd Sebastopol, CA 95472
Find out more »Parent University: OUR TOOLBOX IS FULL!! WHAT TOOL DO I USE WHEN? IT’S SO CONFUSING!! HELP!!
We hear from so many families about how they are confused as to how to use many tools we now have for planning for our loved one. Some of the tools we have are: 3rd Party Special Needs Trusts, 1st Party Special Needs Trusts, SSI, SSDI, DAC, ABLE accounts, and work income. What tool to use when? Who to call? What to pay for? When to pay for it? What account to use? Who needs to know this? Parents, guardians,…
Find out more »April 2024
Adolescent and Adult Multidisciplinary Clinic
This Foundation-managed, free clinic occurs twice yearly at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) in Baltimore, MD. Foundation Medical Director Antonie Kline, M.D., Director of Clinical Genetics at the Harvey Institute for Human Genetics at GBMC, has led these clinics since 2001. Any individual age 12 or older with CdLS can attend with their families. Presentations on the following topics from CdLS Clinical Advisory Board members: Behavioral Psychology, Child Psychiatry, Gastroenterology, Genetics, Gynecology, Neurology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Speech Pathology. Live Q&A with…
Find out more »Parent Unversity: WE ALL NEED A VACATION! IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN? YES!
Let’s meet some service providers that assist in vacation planning when you have a family member with unique needs. We’ll hear from some families who had successful and amazing experiences. Now is a great time to start researching and finding out what will work for your family. Register now
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