Add Group Coaching to Your SNAP Online Course. Join a cohort of other disabled individuals, caregivers, professionals, and allies in the disability community who will walk with you as you develop the knowledge to be a strong advocate and who will serve as a consistent community for you to rely on in the future.
Annette M. Hines
Author, Attorney, & Coach
Annette Hines has over 20 years of experience as an attorney and advocate in the areas of Special Needs, Elder Law, and Estate Planning, and she is also a frequent public speaker and works with families nationwide. In 2012, she started Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts, PC. Then 2019, she published her book, Butterflies and Second Chances and started her podcast, Parenting Impossible, and a private Facebook Group called Circle of Care. In 2020 she created Special Needs Family Services, Inc. with its umbrella group of Special Needs Companies to skilled and hands-on administration of First-Party and Third-Party Special Needs Trusts, as well as a complete suite of professional services for families in the disability community. Finally, in 2022, Annette launched the Special Needs Academy as an online resource for all those serving and with special needs. Her love of the disability community and mantra, "Create the Things You Wish Existed" fuel her goal of bringing information, resources and support to the disability community.
Julie James
Group Coach & Case Manager
Julie James provides case management and support around public benefits and advocacy at Special Needs Companies. Her professional experience in the disability world began when she found herself the mother of four children with disabilities over twenty years ago. Julie served on a team for the Rural Autism Project with the University of Vermont. Then in Massachusetts, she was a fellow in the Leadership Education in Developmental Disabilities (LEND) program through the UMass Medical School Shriver Center. She worked for the Association for Developmental Disabilities Providers, then became an Options Counselor for the Metrowest Center for Independent Living Center for several years, developing a program to assist people trying to avoid institutional placement, and providing outreach to the community.
With group coaching sessions, you don't have to struggle alone.
The complexity of programs and supports involved in supporting a disabled adult create a life and support plan can be completely overwhelming. Our coaching program is designed to provide you with a support network through a consistent small group comprised of others in the disability world experiencing transition like you. With your small group, you will have the opportunity to discuss questions and form answers together during the breakouts for each coaching session. Your small group will be a network of support for your transition journey during the coaching program and afterward.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the group coaching sessions work?
Each session lasts an hour and participants meet via Zoom. The sessions will have an informational whole group lesson, then participants will meet in breakout sessions with guided discussion questions. Afterward, they return to the whole group to discuss their findings. Prior to each session, participants are emailed the topic of focus for the session along with assigned reading and worksheets to prepare for the discussion. The content will complement, but not duplicate, the online course material.
Who leads the group coaching sessions?
The Course Author, Annette Hines, and Case Manager, Julie James, will facilitate the group sessions.
Can I get a refund if I'm unhappy with my purchase?
If you are unsatisfied with your coaching, reach out to us to see if your purchase is eligible for a refund.
As stated in Teachable's Terms of Use, Coaching IS NOT covered by Teachable's 30-day student refund policy. As such, we highly recommend that you add your own refund policy here.
How do I schedule my appointment?
Upon purchasing coaching, you'll receive further instructions on how to book a time for your appointment.
Can I purchase coaching more than once?
Absolutely! If you find yourself in need of coaching more than once, simply purchase the coaching again.
Weekly Coaching Sessions Augment the SNAP Curriculum
The coaching sessions run live for two hours lead by Annette Hines or Julie James and include a lesson and a breakout session with discussion questions related to disability planning issues such as:
- financial management,
- public benefits and agencies,
- elements of adult living,
- legal authorities,
- employment,
- and more!
Anticipate one to two hours of homework weekly that includes reviewing videos from the accompanying course and completing your workbook.
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