Legal Specialties for Children and Adults with Disabilities and Their Families

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Publications and other resource material for families and professionals.

Robert H. Farley, Jr. writes and publishes on disability and disability law regularly. Below is a sampling of currently available articles and publications.

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Publications and articles are available for reprint by not-for-profit agencies and parents groups; please see reprint requirements on our publications page.

Workshops, Seminars and Presentations

Robert H. Farley, Jr. is available to speak to parents groups, organizations, and agencies on a wide variety of issues related to disability advocacy and disability services.

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Workshops

Reaching Out to the Disability Community

Robert H. Farley, Jr. is available to speak to parents, organizations, and agencies on a wide variety of issues related to disability advocacy and disability services. Scheduled workshops are listed below. If you are interested in attending an event, or requesting speaking and workshop services for your group or agency, please call 630-369-0103, or contact us by email.

There is no charge for workshops and seminars.


Scheduled Workshops / Seminars (Please RSVP if you will be attending):

Speaking Topic Date Location
Special Needs Planning February 1, 2012, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Naperville Public Library 95th Street Branch. 3015 Cedar Glade Drive Naperville, Illinois 60564

Regular speaking topics include:

  • Adult Services for Developmentally Disabled Persons
  • Waiting List for Services: Fact or Fiction
  • Why Illinois is Ranked Near the Bottom of All States in Providing Community-Based Services.
  • Special Education Services for Children with Disabilities
  • Preparing for Your Child's Individual Education Plan (IEP)
  • Transition Planning
  • Guardianship and Estate Planning
  • Special Needs Trusts for Families with a Child with Developmental Disabilities
  • Financial Benefits: SSI and Medicaid