Our guest is Renee Warmack, the Producer, Director, and Writer of the documentary Because of Sam. She has several friends with her including the star of the documentary, Sam Piazza; his mother, Ruth Piazza; and Jeffrey Kamis, the Vice President of Media & Public Relations for PDQ Restaurants, where Sam works.

 

Sam Piazza is a Tampa Hero. Sam has broken barriers and proven that people with disabilities can succeed and inspire others to do more – and be more.

 

Among Sam’s accomplishments are the following:

 

*             Black belt in karate,

*             Global Ambassador for the Best Buddies program,

*             Gaither High School's Homecoming King

*             Gaither High School basketball's team manager,

*             ROTC member in high school,

*             Involved in Special Olympics and is an avid weightlifter,

*             He's an Equestrian, thanks to Hillsborough County’s Bakas Equestrian Center,

*             and now works at PDQ – they’ve even named a menu item after him!

 

To view the Because of Sam website - Click Here <https://becauseofsamthemovie.com/>

To watch Because of Sam Movie-trailers - Click Here <https://becauseofsamthemovie.com/movie-trailers/>

Our guest is Renee Warmack, the Producer, Director, and Writer of the documentary Because of Sam. She has several friends with her including the star of the documentary, Sam Piazza; his mother, Ruth Piazza; and Jeffrey Kamis, the Vice President of Media &amp; Public Relations for PDQ Restaurants, where Sam works.
&nbsp;
Sam Piazza is a Tampa Hero. Sam has broken barriers and proven that people with disabilities can succeed and inspire others to do more &ndash; and be more.
&nbsp;
Among Sam&rsquo;s accomplishments are the following:
&nbsp;
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Black belt in karate,
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Global Ambassador for the Best Buddies program,
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gaither High School's Homecoming King
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gaither High School basketball's team manager,
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ROTC member in high school,
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Involved in Special Olympics and is an avid weightlifter,
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He's an Equestrian, thanks to Hillsborough County&rsquo;s Bakas Equestrian Center,
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; and now works at PDQ &ndash; they&rsquo;ve even named a menu item after him!
&nbsp;
To view the Because of Sam website - Click Here &lt;<a href="https://becauseofsamthemovie.com/">https://becauseofsamthemovie.com/</a>&gt;
To watch Because of Sam Movie-trailers - Click Here &lt;<a href="https://becauseofsamthemovie.com/movie-trailers/">https://becauseofsamthemovie.com/movie-trailers/</a>&gt;

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Special Needs Family Hour

2019-08-03 Because of Sam is a documentary about a young man with Down syndrome. Sam’s life and story help others Claim Their Power and Capture Their Dreams, every day.

Jullie Ames Interview with Roger P Schulmann about her book "A Very Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude"

Bill Carl, the Morning Host for FaithTalk 570 AM & 910 AM interviews Julie Ames. They discuss Julie's new book A Very Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude - No They are not Okay...but It's Okay! Raising Special Needs Kids.

A Very Special Journey is more than a memoir. It is a story that provides guidance, hope, and education to parents and professionals who have or work with special needs children. Julie gives her readers the guidance they need to navigate their own way through the educational, medical, and legal waters that special needs families find themselves drowning in.

Julie throws a lifeline to other moms and dads facing the same challenges.  Conversely, by presenting the parents' perspective, professionals working in these fields will gain a greater understanding and ability to provide services in a way that is truly helpful.

Every parent has to know how to be their own child's strongest advocate. They need to know what questions to ask, when to demand answers, and when to walk away from advice they don't trust. A Special Journey will provide these tools.

Julie's story is about more than a mother and two challenged daughters. It is about more than autism. This story is about love, faith, and family. It is about learning to accept something that cannot be changed and to embrace the gifts we are given, despite perceived imperfections. We cry. We adapt. We reflect. We rejoice. Most importantly, we continue to live, love, and grow together every day. It is indeed a special journey.

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Dear Friends,

This past Mother’s Day we celebrated our 5th Anniversary. This will be our last show for a while. This is not goodbye but a pause on our current format.

*             Our website will continue to be a resource for parents and caregivers who are caring for individuals with special needs.

*             Our newsletter will continue to provide you with up to date information.

The Special Needs Family Hour and I are evolving.

*             I am completing my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Liberty University’s accredited program, to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

*             My book, A Very Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude, will be coming out in the next few months.

*             It is an exciting time with many things happening to include upcoming speaking engagements.

We appreciate our listeners, our guests who are making a positive difference in the world, our awesome sponsors, and our friends at Salem Media Group.

                                                          Julie Ames

Bill Carl, the Morning Host for FaithTalk 570 AM &amp; 910 AM interviews Julie Ames. They discuss Julie's new book A Very Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude - No They are not Okay...but It's Okay! Raising Special Needs Kids.
A Very Special Journey is more than a memoir. It is a story that provides guidance, hope, and education to parents and professionals who have or work with special needs children. Julie gives her readers the guidance they need to navigate their own way through the educational, medical, and legal waters that special needs families find themselves drowning in.
Julie throws a lifeline to other moms and dads facing the same challenges.&nbsp; Conversely, by presenting the parents' perspective, professionals working in these fields will gain a greater understanding and ability to provide services in a way that is truly helpful.
Every parent has to know how to be their own child's strongest advocate. They need to know what questions to ask, when to demand answers, and when to walk away from advice they don't trust. A Special Journey will provide these tools.
Julie's story is about more than a mother and two challenged daughters. It is about more than autism. This story is about love, faith, and family. It is about learning to accept something that cannot be changed and to embrace the gifts we are given, despite perceived imperfections. We cry. We adapt. We reflect. We rejoice. Most importantly, we continue to live, love, and grow together every day. It is indeed a special journey.
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Dear Friends,
This past Mother&rsquo;s Day we celebrated our 5th Anniversary. This will be our last show for a while. This is not goodbye but a pause on our current format.
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our website will continue to be a resource for parents and caregivers who are caring for individuals with special needs.
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Our newsletter will continue to provide you with up to date information.
The Special Needs Family Hour and I are evolving.
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I am completing my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Liberty University&rsquo;s accredited program, to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; My book, A Very Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude, will be coming out in the next few months.
*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It is an exciting time with many things happening to include upcoming speaking engagements.
We appreciate our listeners, our guests who are making a positive difference in the world, our awesome sponsors, and our friends at Salem Media Group.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Julie Ames

2020-06-28 A Very Special Journey of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude – No, They are not Okay… but It’s Okay! Raising Special Needs Kids – a new book by Julie Ames.

Our guest is Steve Rhatigan, the founding member of the Archer Consulting Group. His firm specializes in financial, legal, and life-time care strategies concerning special needs planning and wealth management.

95% of his cases concerns a mother where the father has filed for divorce. The dad has had as much time as needed to get his ducks in a row, so mom is already way behind the curve. The goal of this show is to make sure that the caregiver of the special needs child and the child's interests are addressed by the court system. 

"Your job is to educate your lawyer and judge.  By doing this, you will help your lawyer get a better result in your family’s divorce, and you will help the families who come behind you." - Steve Rhatigan  

Some major issues Steve sees when the divorce action begins:

1.     Not having knowledge or access to the marital finances: make copies of everything.

2.     No understanding of the difference of marital and a separate property.

3.     Failing to think long-term...Cost of Care

4.     Life insurance and retirement plans

5.     Understanding the change in the standard of life

6.     Letting emotions rule your decisions

7.     Not being realistic about costs associated with your child’s care

8.     Sharing an attorney

9.     Not understanding the relationship with your attorney and how best to maximize it.

Important Links to help you with your divorce.

Cost of Care
Tax Implications of Divorce
Divorce Checklist 
Child Support   
Archer Consulting Case Study – Divorce Modification with a Special Needs Child



     Steve Rhatigan - Founder of the Archer Consulting Group

Purposefully Preparing Families to Navigate the Complexities of Special Needs Planning and Dynamic Financial Modeling

Special Needs Divorce Services 

A detailed description of the child’s disabling condition with current and prospective care implications; 

Projections for the cost of care based on current needs plus analyses of multiple future options; 

An assessment of the lifestyle impact for both parties due to the unique care needs of the child; 

A review of currently available disability related benefits; a description of their eligibility requirements and an explanation of how they affect the design of the Final Decree; 

Recommendations for the need of non-standard child support payments and/or additional maintenance or property distribution payments when appropriate; and, 

Suggestions, when requested, on ancillary issues such as: 

ž Legal Custody and Guardianship; 

ž Alternate Parenting and Visitation plans; 

ž Lifetime Care Planning as part of the process; and, 

ž Adequate Risk Management to protect and guarantee the full performance 

    of the Final Decree.

Archer Consulting Group
Financial, Legal, and Lifetime Care Strategies

Website:
Archer Consulting Group

Contact Information:
1235 North Loop West
Suite 925
Houston, TX 77008
Phone: (713) 572-1717

Our guest is&nbsp;Steve Rhatigan,&nbsp;the founding member of the&nbsp;<a href="https://archerconsulting.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable">Archer Consulting Group</a>. His firm specializes in&nbsp;financial, legal, and life-time care strategies&nbsp;concerning&nbsp;special needs planning and wealth management. 95% of his cases&nbsp;concerns a mother&nbsp;where the father&nbsp;has filed for divorce.&nbsp;The dad has had&nbsp;as much time as needed to get his ducks in a row, so mom is already way behind the curve.&nbsp;The goal of this show is to make sure that the caregiver of the special needs child and the child's interests are addressed by the court system.&nbsp;
"Your job is to educate your lawyer and judge.&nbsp; By doing this, you will help your lawyer get a better result in your family&rsquo;s divorce, and you will help the families who come behind you." - Steve Rhatigan&nbsp;&nbsp;
Some major issues Steve&nbsp;sees when the divorce action begins:
1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not having knowledge or access to the marital finances: make copies of everything.
2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No understanding of the difference of marital and a separate property.
3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Failing to think long-term...<a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" data-auth="NotApplicable">Cost of Care</a>
4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Life insurance and retirement plans
5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Understanding the change in the standard of life
6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Letting emotions rule your decisions
7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not being realistic about costs associated with your child&rsquo;s care
8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sharing an attorney
9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Not understanding the relationship with your attorney and how best to maximize it.
Important Links to help you with your divorce. <a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" data-auth="NotApplicable">Cost of Care</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/1i787ijgpqrlew1/Tax%20Implications%20of%20Divorce.pdf?dl=0" data-auth="NotApplicable">Tax Implications of Divorce</a> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/mmacfjid9itjhd3/Divorce%20Checklist.pdf?dl=0" data-auth="NotApplicable">Divorce Checklist</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/25wjzgdbcthmh42/FL%20Child%20Support%20Rules.pdf?dl=0" data-auth="NotApplicable">Child Support&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://archerconsulting.com/divorce-modification-with-a-special-needs-child/" data-auth="NotApplicable">Archer Consulting Case Study &ndash; Divorce Modification with a&nbsp;Special Needs&nbsp;Child</a> 
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Steve Rhatigan - Founder of the Archer Consulting Group
Purposefully Preparing Families to Navigate the Complexities of Special Needs Planning and Dynamic Financial Modeling
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Special Needs Divorce Services&nbsp;
A detailed description of the child&rsquo;s disabling condition with current and prospective care implications;&nbsp;
Projections for the cost of care based on current needs plus analyses of multiple future options;&nbsp;
An assessment of the lifestyle impact for both parties due to the unique care needs of the child;&nbsp;
A review of currently available disability related benefits; a description of their eligibility requirements and an explanation of how they affect the design of the Final Decree;&nbsp;
Recommendations for the need of non-standard child support payments and/or additional maintenance or property distribution payments when appropriate; and,&nbsp;
Suggestions, when requested, on ancillary issues such as:&nbsp;
ž&nbsp;Legal Custody and Guardianship;&nbsp;
ž&nbsp;Alternate Parenting and Visitation plans;&nbsp;
ž&nbsp;Lifetime Care Planning as part of the process; and,&nbsp;
ž&nbsp;Adequate Risk Management to protect and guarantee the full performance&nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp; of the Final Decree.
Archer Consulting Group Financial, Legal, and Lifetime Care Strategies Website: <a href="https://archerconsulting.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable">Archer Consulting Group</a>
Contact Information: 1235 North Loop West Suite 925 Houston, TX 77008 Phone: (713) 572-1717

2019-08-03 Because of Sam is a documentary about a young man with Down syndrome. Sam’s life and story help others Claim Their Power and Capture Their Dreams, every day.

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