guardian workshop feb 25 at 7pm

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FYI

This is a very important subject for parents of children with special needs

approaching transition (ages 13 and older).

Regards,

Myriam Alizo

Parent Group Specialist, START Project

Northeast Regional Parent Associate, PtP

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network

www.spannj.org

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Subject: Guardianship specifics

From: Maureen Kerne <mauker@...>

To:

To all can you help us get word out regarding this free parent workshop if

you have not already done so. Ray Falcone will be taking about the items

listed below. It is well beyond the " typical " guardianship workshop and I

urge you to try and have your parents attend. It is never too early to start

thinking about and planning for guardianship. Much appreciated.

" This session will explore the legal and ethical issues concerning

guardianship, alternatives to guardianship, and decision making for

individuals with intellectual disabilities. Topics to be covered include:

the rationale for, and historical and current use, of guardianship (plenary

and limited); the advantages and disadvantages of guardianship; and the

advantages and disadvantages of such alternatives as durable powers of

attorney, health care proxies, health care powers of attorney, and less

formal methods of intervention designed to support, rather than substitute

for, the decision-making capacity of individuals with intellectual

disabilities. "

" In the quiet of this day may you know the greatness of your spirit and may

your hopes fly on the wings of possbility "

Maureen Kerne

Region V Director

700 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 204

Oradell, NJ 07649

201 599-0585

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The Bergen County School Districts of

Regions I, II, III, V and VI

Present a Free Workshop for

Parents/Guardians

" GUARDIANSHIP: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW "

When: Thursday, February 25, 2010 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Where: River Dell High School Auditorium, 55 Pyle Street, Oradell NJ 07649

Speakers: Ray Falcone, Esquire, Falcone & Singer, P.C.

Guardianship is an important topic that parents/guardians need to consider

well before your son or

daughter turns 18. If your son or daughter is not able to make medical

decisions, protect their own

interests, and handle living arrangements, you MUST attend this workshop. It

is never too early too

early to start making plans.

Did you know that when your son or daughter turns 18, they are emancipated

as a matter of law,

regardless of whether or not they can care for themselves? Did you know that

there are different types

of guardianship?

The presentation will cover four key areas of importance to parents and

guardians whose son or

daughter has a disability.

1. What is guardianship? What are the different types of guardianship?

2. When is a guardianship appropriate?

3. How does one become a guardian?

4. What are the alternatives to guardianship?

Please join us to hear about this important topic by completing the form

below and emailing or

faxing it.

2/25/10 Guardianship Workshop Registration Form

Please detach this form and fax to 201-599-0310 or mail to Region V, 700

Kinderkamack Road, Suite 204,

Oradell, NJ 07659, attn: Janice Hubbard or email registration information to

jhubbard@...

Parent/Guardian Name:

School District:

Parent/Guardian Email:

Parent/Guardian Phone Number:

Please call us for more information and if you require any special

accomodations.

For additional information please call 201 599-0585

Directions to River Dell Regional High School

55 Pyle Street

Oradell, NJ 07649

for help with directions call 201 599-0585

From Route 17: Take Midland Avenue/River Edge exit, heading east. Stay on

Midland

Avenue for exactly two miles and seven traffic lights. After the seventh

traffic light you will see the River Dell Middle School on your right. At

this time, make a left onto Myrtle Avenue. (Myrtle Avenue becomes Pyle

Street) High School is on your left.

From Garden State

Parkway:

Northbound: Exit 163 (Route 17 North). Take first exit-Midland

Avenue/River Edge and follow above directions from Route 17.

Southbound: Exit 165-follow signs for Oradell. You will be on

Ridgewood Avenue (Which becomes Oradell Avenue). Go to sixth traffic

light (Kinderkamack Road). Take a right onto Kinderkamack Road. Go

through one traffic light, and take a right turn onto Pyle Street (Jay's

Pharmacy is on your right). Take a left turn at the first intersection-Pyle

Street. The High School is three blocks on the right side.

From New Jersey Turnpike: Take Turnpike extension (Paterson, Dover) to Route

80. Exit at Route 17

and proceed north. Follow directions from Route 17 (above).