Creating confidence in the future
LNCS (pronounced “links”) is a group of parents and family members of adults with autism and other neurodiversities who are committed to coaching and connecting families to achieve action-oriented outcomes. The goal of LNCS is to help pave the way to more independent and joyful living for individuals—and peace of mind for families.
Upcoming LNCS Meetings
Archive LNCS Recordings
Innovative Insights:Designing a Workplace for and with Team Members with Autism
April 13, 2023
- Guest Speaker: Tom D’Eri
Perspectives on Disability Advocacy & Parenting for Realistic & Collaborative Goal Setting
January 18, 2023
- Guest Speaker: Emily Ladau
The Road from Barriers to Belonging: Changing the Landscape
for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
October 26, 2022
- Guest Speaker: Dr. Erik Carter
Analyzing Inequities Due to Race, Autism and/or Other Neurodiversities
June 22, 2022
- Guest Speaker: Stephanie Keeney Parks, M.A.
Supporting Safe & Healthy Relationships
May 16, 2022
- Guest Speaker: Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D., Executive Director, EPIC School
Overcoming Adversity Through Perseverance
March 2, 2022
- Guest Speaker: Matt Miller, CFP, ChSNC, Wealth Counselor, Versant Capital Management, Inc.
- Checklist: What issues should I consider for my child with special needs?
- Decision Tree: Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
- Arizona ABLE
- ABLE National Resource Center
Financial Planning
November 17, 2018
Employment
October 20, 2018
Legal Planning
January 20, 2018
Resources
Bridget O’Brien Swartz
Attorney, Dyer Bregman & Ferris, PLLC
boswartz@dbfazlaw.com
Emily Kile
Attorney, Kile & Kupiszewski LLC
emily@kilekuplaw.com
Special Needs Alliance
7739 East Broadway Blvd., #362
Tucson, AZ 85710
1-877-572-8472
Academy of Special Needs Planners
150 Chestnut Street 4th Floor, Box #15
Providence, RI 02903
1-866-296-5509
Support@SpecialNeedsPlanners.com
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
1577 Spring Hill Road, Suite 310
Vienna, VA 22182
703-942-5711
naela@naela.org
The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
901 15th Street, NW, Suite 525
Washington, DC 20005
202-684-8460
Maricopa County Volunteer Lawyers Program
305 S. 2nd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-258-3434
infocpo@clsaz.org
Probate Lawyers Assistance Project
303 E. Palm Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-732-2834
AZAG.GOV
(to obtain Living Will, Health Care Power of Attorney and Mental Health Power of Attorney)
Matt Miller, CFP, ChSNC
Wealth Counselor, Versant Capital Management, Inc.
mattm@versantcm.com
versantcm.com
Bart Stevens
Executive Director, Bart Stevens Special Needs Planning
bart@bssnp.com
480-991-0909
888-447-2525
BSSNP.com
Karen L. Starbowski, CLU ChSNC
SpecialCare Planner, MassMutual Arizona
kstarbowski@financialguide.com
480-538-2950
Nathan Buckles
Special Needs Planner, SilverTree
Nathan.Buckles@silvertreesnp.com
480.264.0211
ARC of Arizona
P.O. Box 83434
Phoenix, AZ 85071
602-234-2721
arc@arcarizona.org
Autism Society of Greater Phoenix
PO Box 10543
Phoenix, AZ 85064-0543
Raising Special Kids
5025 East Washington St., #204
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-242-4366
info@raisingspecialkids.org
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC)
300 N. 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-340-8717
Marc Community Resources
924 North Country Club Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
480-969-3800
Andy Arnowitz
480-994-4407
NAMI, Valley of the Sun
5025 East Washington Street, Suite 112
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-244-8166
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
4350 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Bldg. D
Phoenix, AZ 85040
1-800-564-5465