Planning for Your Child or Other Dependent with Special Needs  
   An overview of future planning for legal, financial, medical and educational needs.
   http://www.metlife.com/Lifeadvice/Family/Docs/specialintro.html

Future Planning Resources  
   Links, publications, and advice on special needs planning from The Arc of the United States.
   http://thearc.org/misc/futplan.html

The Special Needs Network  
   To educate and inform families of individuals with disabilities about special needs planning. Online newsletter, workbooks, and links to Illinois disability resources and organizations provided.
   http://www.tsnn.org/

SNAP - Special Needs Advocate for Parents  
   Provides information, education, advocacy, and referrals to families with special needs children of all ages and disabilities.
   http://www.snapinfo.org

The Planning Group  
   Guidance for basis financial planning relating to funding options for special needs trusts. Financial calculators, tax center, and links to government support agencies.
   http://theplanninggroup.org

STOMP - Specialized Training of Military Parents  
   The only National Parent Training and Information Center for military families providing support and advice to military parents without regard of the type of medical condition their child has.
   http://www.stompproject.org/

Special Needs Family Fun  
   Offers family fun and special needs resources to enhance the quality and fun of family life for families with disabilities.
   http://www.specialneedsfamilyfun.com/

Open Letter to My Fellow Parents  
   Discusses issues involved in special needs planning (Illinois).
   http://www.brianrubin.com/sys-tmpl/anopenlettertomyfellowparents/

Disabled and Alone, Life Services for the Handicapped  
   Life Services helps families do life planning and future care planning for people with disabilities, preparing for when they will not be able to look after themselves
   http://www.disabledandalone.org

Primer on Special Needs Planning  
   The Arc of the United States lists the steps to take in developing a plan for an individual with a cognitive disability.
   http://www.thearc.org/development/whitepaper1.doc

North Carolina: Vance, Granville, Franklin, Warren Area Authority for Developmental Disability Resources  
   Services available to members of the community with developmental disabilities.
   http://www.vgfw.ncmh.org/Developmental%20Disability%20Services.htm

Washington Bridges4Kids Planning for a Disabled Child  
   A newspaper article on resources and experiences in planning for a disabled child in Washington State.
   http://www.bridges4kids.org/articles/9-03/SeattlePI9-1-03.html

8 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for a Special Needs Child  
   Southern California attorney lists 8 mistakes to avoid in article for parents of children with special needs
   http://www.wachbrit.com/special_needs.html

NICHCY- Estate Planning -Overview Of Estate Planning Issues  
   A comprehensive overview of issues to consider when creating a legal and financial plan for a child with special needs
   http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content4/estate.dis.all.3.3.html

Diann Collins, MBA, MetDESK Specialist - Special Needs Planning  
   Special needs planning techniques to provide for a lifetime of quality care for your adult dependent or child with special needs. Without proper planning, if you leave more than $2,000 to a person with special needs, he/she will lose eligibility for most
   http://www.dianncollins.com/

Alert to Parents of a Special Needs Child  
   The process of special needs planning involves developing a total plan to provide for the child’s lifetime care. Article discusses specific techniques.
   http://www.dotcomwomen.com/biz/alert-parents.shtml

Transition Information Network  
   My Future Choices shows how young people with disabilities can access new choices and opportunities. They keep others updated to be good advocates and support person-centered planning. Covering England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
   http://www.myfuturechoices.org.uk

Exceptional Parent Magazine - Life Planning Articles  
   An online resource, providing information, support, ideas, encouragement & outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.
   http://www.eparent.com/lifeplanning/

The Dale Law Firm, PC, of Northern California  
   A northern California law firm offers on-line presentations on SSI, Medi-Cal and other program eligibility for special needs adults
   http://www.dalelawfirm.com

Estate Planning: NICHCY News Digest 18  
   Written in 1992, this is an overview of the process by which families can create specialized wills and trusts to provide for their children in the future. This issue is tailored for those planning for the needs of adult sons and daughters with disabiliti
   http://nichcy.org/pubs/newsdig/nd18.htm