PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Zina McGowan-Thomas, Public Information Officer, 301-475-5511, ext. 193

PLANNING AHEAD: FUTURE FINANCES AND SUPPORTS SEMINAR

LEONARDTOWN , MD – Are you a parent of a child with a disability?  Do you have questions and concerns about preparing for your child’s future?  If so, please join Ms. Joann Wood, Attorney at Law, as she addresses legal guardianship, power of attorney, and special needs trust funds in regard to individuals with disabilities.  Ms. Wood will be making her presentation on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Lexington Park Public Library in Meeting Room A. Registration for this free seminar is required.

This seminar is sponsored by St. Mary’s County Public Schools’ Partners for Success Resource Center for Families and Schools.  For more information or to register, contact Ms. Susan Shannon by phone at 301-863-4069 or by email partnersforsuccess@yahoo.com.

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