A novel based on real life:  A mother from the big city transplants herself and her daughter, who has developmental disabilities, back to her Appalachian home town.  The crooked sheriff--who’s part of the family--loots the daughter’s inheritance. Author N.J. Edwards' new book is "Good Ol' Boy: Bad Sheriff."

Plus, Rachel London of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council shares real-life financial tools for families.

Links:
"Planning Now: A Futures and Estate Planning Guide"
Supported Decision Making Fact Sheet
Disability Rights MD Resources
Maryland ABLE program guide

A novel based on real life:  A mother from the big city transplants herself and her daughter, who has developmental disabilities, back to her Appalachian home town.  The crooked sheriff--who’s part of the family--loots the daughter’s inheritance. Author N.J. Edwards' new book is "<a href="https://www.theivybookshop.com/book/9798390022030">Good Ol' Boy: Bad Sheriff</a>."
Plus, Rachel London of the <a href="https://www.md-council.org/">Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council</a> shares real-life financial tools for families.
Links: <a href="https://www.md-council.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Planning-Now-Guide-2018-4.pdf">"Planning Now: A Futures and Estate Planning Guide"</a> <a href="https://www.md-council.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Supported-Decision-Making-Fact-Sheet.pdf">Supported Decision Making Fact Sheet</a> <a href="https://disabilityrightsmd.org/resources/">Disability Rights MD Resources</a> <a href="https://www.md-council.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Accessible-MD-ABLE-User-Guide.pdf">Maryland ABLE program guide</a>

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