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Every human being
has a right to live life
to his or her fullest potential.

Desperation and fear
are Mankind's oldest enemies.
A society may fairly be judged
by the extent to which it spares
its most vulnerable citizens
from having to endure them.



Self-sufficiency is less satisfying
to the soul than caring
for one another.

As Mankind truly is one family,
what benefits any one of us
enhances the lives of us all.
Those of us with greater needs
enable their loved ones
by enabling them to feel needed.



Make it possible for people
(both the less and more fortunate)
to achieve peace of mind.

To love another
means you can't feel things
are okay until you know
they feel that way.
Your peace of mind
depends on knowing you've helped
bring peace of mind to the other.



Live and help live
Provide a person
with the means to live
a fuller life and you give more
meaning to yours.



Help those with special needs
attain greater independence
and security.

If only the strong were to survive,
wouldn't all of our lives
be greatly diminished?



Prepare. Protected. Provide.
The families who count on us
expect nothing less.




Family Event Calendar

09/11/2010
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: Down Syndrome Support Group if New Lenox
New Lenox Village Hall, 1 Veterans Pkwy
New Lenox, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.


09/14/2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: Glenkirk
3660 Commercial Ave
Northbrook, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. In the workshop, participants will develop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.


09/14/2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Disability 411 Class
Speaker: Carl Mook
Sponsored by: Highland Community College
2998 W. Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: Class Description: Creating a future plan for your child with a disability or adult dependent with a disability can be challenging. Parents, siblings and other care givers will learn about legal issues (trusts and guardianship), benefits (social security and other funding opportunities), community resources and transition planning. Eligible students for this course are members of families or care-givers of individuals with disabilities. We encourage mother and father, care-givers, and others who have an interest in this topic to attend. Limit of ten families. This class will meet on Sept. 14, 21, and 28, 2010. Tuition will be $20/student.


09/16/2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Disability 411 Class
Speaker: Carl M. Mook
Sponsored by: Rock Valley College
3301 N. Mulford Road
Rockford, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: Class Description: Creating a future plan for your child with a disability or adult dependent with a disability can be challenging. Parents, siblings and other care-givers will learn about legal issues (trusts and guardianship), benefits (social security and other funding opportunities), community resources and transition planning. Eligible students for this course are members of families or care-givers of individuals with disabilities. We encourage mother and father, care-givers, and others who have an interest in this topic to attend. Limit of ten families. This class will meet on Sept. 16, 23, and 30, 2010. Tuition will be $50/family.


09/17/2010
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program
Speaker: Carl Mook
Sponsored by: Division of Specialized Care for Children
Rockford Regional Office, 4302 North Main Street
Rockford, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.


09/21/2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Disability 411 Class
Speaker: Carl Mook
Sponsored by: Highland Community College
2998 W. Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: Class Description: Creating a future plan for your child with a disability or adult dependent with a disability can be challenging. Parents, siblings and other care givers will learn about legal issues (trusts and guardianship), benefits (social security and other funding opportunities), community resources and transition planning. Eligible students for this course are members of families or care-givers of individuals with disabilities. We encourage mother and father, care-givers, and others who have an interest in this topic to attend. Limit of ten families. This class will meet on Sept. 14, 21, and 28, 2010. Tuition will be $20/student.


09/22/2010
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Niles Township Special Needs Resource Fair
Speaker: Carol Carlsen & Tim Ashcraft
Sponsored by: Niles Township Dist for Special Education
Molloy Education Center, 8701 N Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: Join Protected Tomorrows at The Molloy Education Center for The Niles Township Resource Fair. Make sure you stop by our booth and speak with Carol Carlsen or Tim Ashcraft to learn more about Special Needs Future Care Planning.


09/23/2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Disability 411 Class
Speaker: Carl M. Mook
Sponsored by: Rock Valley College
3301 N. Mulford Road
Rockford, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: Class Description: Creating a future plan for your child with a disability or adult dependent with a disability can be challenging. Parents, siblings and other care-givers will learn about legal issues (trusts and guardianship), benefits (social security and other funding opportunities), community resources and transition planning. Eligible students for this course are members of families or care-givers of individuals with disabilities. We encourage mother and father, care-givers, and others who have an interest in this topic to attend. Limit of ten families. This class will meet on Sept. 16, 23, and 30, 2010. Tuition will be $50/family.


09/28/2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Disability 411 Class
Speaker: Carl Mook
Sponsored by: Highland Community College
2998 W. Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: Class Description: Creating a future plan for your child with a disability or adult dependent with a disability can be challenging. Parents, siblings and other care givers will learn about legal issues (trusts and guardianship), benefits (social security and other funding opportunities), community resources and transition planning. Eligible students for this course are members of families or care-givers of individuals with disabilities. We encourage mother and father, care-givers, and others who have an interest in this topic to attend. Limit of ten families. This class will meet on Sept. 14, 21, and 28, 2010. Tuition will be $20/student.


09/29/2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: SEARCH Inc
625 Slawin Court
Mount Prospect , IL
For more information, click here.
Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.


09/30/2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Disability 411 Class
Speaker: Carl M. Mook
Sponsored by: Rock Valley College
3301 Mulford Road
Rockford, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: Class Description: Creating a future plan for your child with a disability or adult dependent with a disability can be challenging. Parents, siblings and other care-givers will learn about legal issues (trusts and guardianship), benefits (social security and other funding opportunities), community resources and transition planning. Eligible students for this course are members of families or care-givers of individuals with disabilities. We encourage mother and father, care-givers, and others who have an interest in this topic to attend. Limit of ten families. This class will meet on Sept. 16, 23, and 30, 2010. Tuition will be $50/family.


10/20/2010
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: Special Olympics
TIME & LOCATION- TBA
Chicago , IL
For more information, click here.
Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.


10/23/2010
10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: National Louis University- PACE
5202 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 300
Skokie, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. In the workshop, participants will develop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.


11/01/2010
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Washington State Bar Association
Speaker: John R. James
Sponsored by: Washington State Bar Association
Washington Convention Center
Seattle, WA
For more information, click here.
Description: John James is exhibiting at the annual Estate Planning Conference presented by the Washington State Bar Assoication. The dates are November 1 & 2nd. Stop by the Protected Tomorrows booth and visit with John James to discuss how he, as a Protected Tomorrows Licensed Advocate, may help your families create a Future Care Plan for your family member with special needs.


11/02/2010
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Washington State Bar Association
Speaker: John R James
Sponsored by: Washington State Bar Association
Washington Convention Center
Seattle, WA
For more information, click here.
Description: John James is exhibiting at the Annual Estate Planning Conference presented by the Washington State Bar Assoication. The dates are November 1 & 2nd. Stop by the Protected Tomorrows booth and visit with John James to discuss how he, as a Protected Tomorrows Licensed Advocate, may help your families create a Future Care Plan for your family member with special needs.


11/10/2010
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: Special Olympics Of IL
TIME & LOCATION- TBA
South Cook & Will County , IL
For more information, click here.
Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.

Specifically, Mary Anne will focus on Special Needs Trusts and Government Benefits.


11/13/2010
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: Hydrocephalus Association, Chicago Support Group
Quaker Meeting House, 5710 Lomond Ave
Downers Grove, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.


11/16/2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Indian Prairie Special Needs (IPSN) 2nd Annual Resource Fair
Speaker: Carol Carlsen & Tim Ashcraft
Sponsored by: The Indian Prairie Special Needs (IPSN) PTA
Still Middle School, 787 Meadowridge Dr
Aurora, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: Join Protected Tomorrows Inc at the 2nd Annual Resource Fair for The Indian Prairie Special Needs (IPSN) PTA. Make sure you stop by our booth and speak with Carol Carlsen & Tim Ashcraft to learn more about Special Needs Future Care Planning.


11/16/2010
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: Parent Lincolnway Area Special Education
601 Willow Street
Frankfort, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.


11/18/2010
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
2010 World Congress on Disabilities Expo
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: World Congress on Disabilities
Dallas Texas Convention Center, 650 S Griffin St.
Dallas, TX
For more information, click here.
Description: Join Protected Tomorrows at the 2010 World Congress on Disabilities Expo!! Visit hundreds of exhibitors and network with thousands of families with disabilities, caregivers, medical professionals & educators who specialize in treating people with disabilities.

Make sure you register to hear Mary Anne Ehlert present an interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.

Check back soon for further details on event!


11/19/2010
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
2010 World Congress on Disabilities Expo
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: World Congress on Disabilities
Dallas Texas Convention Center
Dallas, TX
For more information, click here.
Description: Join Protected Tomorrows at the 2010 World Congress on Disabilities Expo!! Visit hundreds of exhibitors and network with thousands of families with disabilities, caregivers, medical professionals & educators who specialize in treating people with disabilities.

Make sure you register to hear Mary Anne Ehlert present an interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.

Check back soon for further details on event!


02/12/2011
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: Voice Of Care
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 142 E. 3rd Street
Elmhurst, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.

9:00am-9:30am- Coffee & Greet
9:30am-10:30am- 1st Half of Presentation
10:30am-11:30am-Lunch Break
11:30am-12:30pm- 2nd Half of Presentation with Q&A


02/26/2011
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: Voice Of Care
The Pointe Outreach Center, 5650 Northwest Hwy
Crystal Lake, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.

9:00am-9:30am- Coffee & Greet
9:30am-10:30am- 1st Half of Presentation
10:30am-11:30am-Lunch Break
11:30am-12:30pm- 2nd Half of Presentation with Q&A


03/08/2011
7:00 PM - 8:25 PM
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: Molloy Education Center
8701 N Menard Ave
Morton Grove, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. In the workshop, participants will develop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.


05/03/2011
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Bringing You Protected Tomorrows: Your Journey Through an Eight Step Special Needs Planning Program
Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: LaGrange Area Dept Of Special Education

LOCATION- TBA, IL
For more information, click here.
Description: An interactive family seminar that will address issues important to you regarding your family member with special needs. Topics of discussion will include Potential Funding Sources, Legal Options, Choosing Future Care People, Family Communication, Wills and Special Needs Trusts. Participants will develop in the workshop the foundation for their family's own personal Eight Step Future Care Plan.


07/08/2011
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
IMSDA's 5th Biennial Conference
Speaker: Speaker: Mary Anne Ehlert, President & Founder
Sponsored by: IMDSA
Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando , FL
For more information, click here.
Description: Join Protected Tomorrows at The Walt Disney World Resort for The International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association's 5th biennial Research & Awareness Conference!

More information coming soon!



 
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