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This informative podcast will delve into the world of Special Needs Trusts from the eye of a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Professional Trustee, the Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of MA & RI.
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- 3 weeks ago16 min
Leo Sarkissian-After I’m Gone Project
The initiative of the After I’m Gone Project focuses on a key challenge facing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism and their families. What happens when a family member can no longer be the primary caregiver, coach, or supporter? The post Leo Sarkissian-After I’m Gone Project appeared first on PLAN of MA and RI.
- Sep 18, 202619 min
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics is the largest public awareness vehicle and grass-roots fundraiser for Special Olympics. In Massachusetts, it is a bedrock in community-building and vital to bringing Special Olympics programming and inclusion to every city, town, and neighborhood. The LETR is a year-round fundraising and awareness building program, designed to empower members of the law enforcement community to support Special Olympics athletes who live, work, and compete in their local communities. The individual agencies and LETR community members have been essential to propelling the mission and impact of Special Olympics across Massachusetts. PLAN of MA & RI was honored to be chosen, twice, as the stop for the final leg of the LETR by our partners at Special Olympics Massachusetts. We hosted a celebration and enjoyed meeting all of the Special Olympics Athletes and Law Enforcement. The post The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics appeared first on PLAN of MA and RI.
- Aug 20, 202617 min
Becky Jackson Curran, Inclusion Advocate
Becky Jackson Curran is a respected disability inclusion advocate, professional speaker, and media consultant with a passion for advancing authentic representation of people with disabilities in the media and society. Born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism, Becky has spent her career breaking barriers and educating others on the value of inclusion in all aspects of life. “I’m passionate about finding a way to change how little people and all people with disabilities are perceived in the media, which ultimately influences the opinions of society as a whole.” The post Becky Jackson Curran, Inclusion Advocate appeared first on PLAN of MA and RI.
- Jul 16, 202614 min
Adam Hartwell, MEFA’s Director of Attainable Outreach
Adam Hartwell is the Director of Attainable Outreach at the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). He joined MEFA in 2022 to provide education, training, and advocacy regarding the Attainable Savings Plan, the Massachusetts ABLE Program which allows individuals with disabilities to save tax-free. At MEFA, Adam works closely with a variety of national, state, and local organizations, hosting webinars, conferences, and training sessions to help the disability community access tax-advantaged savings and financial resources. Adam has over 20 years of experience working in community advocacy, developmental disability supports, and education. This spans vocational, residential, educational, day habilitation, and community supports. The post Adam Hartwell, MEFA’s Director of Attainable Outreach appeared first on PLAN of MA and RI.
- Jun 18, 202613 min
Taffy Nothnagle-Special Olympics MA Hall of Fame Inductee and Champion of Inclusion
Taffy Nothnagle is known for her lifelong commitment to inclusion, community building, and opportunity for people with developmental disabilities. In May 2026, Taffy was featured in Raising Us, a documentary about a group of mothers that fought for the right to public education, and built community support systems for their children. In June 2026, Taffy was inducted to the Special Olympics MA Hall of Fame and honored as an advocate for leadership and inclusion. The post Taffy Nothnagle-Special Olympics MA Hall of Fame Inductee and Champion of Inclusion appeared first on PLAN of MA and RI.
- May 4, 202613 min
Patrick Shaughnessy-Best Buddies Hyannis Port Challenge
PLAN is so proud to be a partner and support the incredible work being done on behalf of individuals with ID & IDD and we’re committed to the mission of inclusion for individuals with different abilities. Thank you to Patrick Shaughnessy for sharing more about the Hyannis Port Challenge that raises awareness and resources to help fund the many other initiatives that support individuals with disabilities and their families at all stages of their journey. The post Patrick Shaughnessy-Best Buddies Hyannis Port Challenge appeared first on PLAN of MA and RI.
- Mar 18, 202621 min
John Cronin and Mark Cronin Co-Founders of John’s Crazy Socks
Not liking the choices he faced, John turned to his father and said, “I want to go into business with you.” John had worked with Mark before and he thought the best way to find a job he would love was to create one. To Mark, this seemed like a great plan. The two would-be partners needed to come up with an idea for their business. John’s first suggestion? A fun store. “I wanted something fun and creative.” Though neither of them could figure out what a fun store would actually sell. Next, John suggested a food truck. He had seen the movie Chef starring Jon Favreau, about a father-son food truck business. The two started cooking up plans on what they could serve when they ran into a problem. John explained, “We can’t cook.” With his food truck initiative gone, John hit his Eureka moment. “Let’s sell socks.” John suggested they sell crazy socks. He even had the name for the business and some drawings of the website. Asked why socks, John says, “I wore crazy socks my entire life. They are fun, colorful and creative. They let me be me.” Mark adds, “John had worn crazy socks his entire life, that was his thing. We would drive around looking for them. It seemed as if John loved fun socks so much, others would too.” John and Mark set out to build their business. They built a website in Shopify, an e-commerce platform. They convinced some suppliers to sell them some inventory. They opened bank accounts and filed with the State of New York. The only marketing they did was to set up a Facebook page and shoot some low-fi videos with John talking about his socks. That’s when John came up with his catchphrase: “socks, socks and more socks.” And they committed to donating 5 percent of earnings to the Special Olympics. The partners intended to open their business at 10 a.m. but their website crashed that morning, so they opened at 3 p.m. They waited to see what would happen. Fortunately, they did not need to wait long. Orders began streaming in. Almost all of them were local people that knew the pair in Huntington. And the customers came because they loved John’s videos. John wanted to make the first packages special, so they decided to make home local deliveries. They put the sock in red boxes, added some candy and a thank you note from John. Then they loaded up the car with the boxes and drove around so John could knock on doors. And our customers loved it. They took pictures with John and pictures of the socks and shared them on social media. Word began to spread and more orders came in. By the end of that first month, John’s Crazy Socks had shipped 452 orders and earned more than $13,000 in revenue. John and Mark wanted to test the idea of selling socks online and the response was very positive. Mark says, “We learned three things: People want to buy socks. People want to buy socks from John. This young man and this old man can sell socks” “We want to show the world what is possible. We want to show the world what people with differing abilities can do when given a chance. We know that people with differing abilities are ready, willing and able to work. We make this happen in ways large and small.” John Cronin The post John Cronin and Mark Cronin Co-Founders of John’s Crazy Socks appeared first on PLAN of MA and RI.
- Dec 18, 202512 min
Kara Falcone, State Director, Best Buddies MA & RI Featuring Eleanor Jones From PLAN of MA & RI
PLAN of MA & RI is proud to partner with Best Buddies in Massachusetts & Rhode Island. Our work together promotes inclusion and offers support for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). PLAN of MA & RI is thrilled to celebrate Eleanor Jones who joined our team, from the Best Buddies Jobs Program, nearly three years ago! The Best Buddies Jobs Program helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure jobs which allow them to earn an income and independently support themselves. We worked with our partners at Best Buddies in Massachusetts & Rhode Island to match job qualifications with the interests of job applicants. We are so thankful that Eleanor chose PLAN of MA & RI as her new employer! “Working at PLAN has made me more confident.” “This job has meant a lot to me.” Eleanor Jones. “Eleanor comes with a positive attitude and she is professional. She wants to learn!” Joan McGrath, Chief Executive Officer, PLAN of MA & RI. The post Kara Falcone, State Director, Best Buddies MA & RI Featuring Eleanor Jones From PLAN of MA & RI appeared first on PLAN of MA and RI.
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