You have the waivers, the special needs trust, the benefits, Now What? 

In this presentation, our guest presenter Michele Leahy will will talk about SSI/SSDI to DAC transition, how to revise ISP plans, how to organize all the information in one place and, importantly, how pass the baton to the next generation. 

Her presentation will cover how to navigate services when life changes and how to deal with the stumbling blocks of changes in benefit status. She’ll also explain how to organize your plan and bring the next generation "up to speed" to start the succession now.

About our presenter:

Michele Leahy, MS, CPWIC, is the founder and CEO of Leahy Life Plan, a firm dedicated to long-term life planning for those with disabilities. She understands disability challenges from both a professional and personal perspective.

In 2009, Ms Leahy obtained her Certification in Work Incentive Planning through an approved Social Security Administration (SSA) program established through the SSA Ticket To Work Program. She has an M.S. in Non-Profit Management from Eastern University. In 2023 Governor Shapiro chose Ms Leahy for the PA Employment First Oversight Committee. Ms. Leahy was the first non-veteran Executive Board Member of the United Spinal Association, a national disability rights organization.

Ms. Leahy has spoken both nationally and locally on disability, including at the National Down Syndrome Congress Conference. In 2018, she spoke on disability issues at the Philadelphia Women’s March on the steps of the Art Museum. Ms. Leahy’s commitment to cross disability has led her to being involved with visible and hidden disability organizations.