The Center for Special Needs
Caring, Compassion, Community.
The American College Center for Special Needs is committed to elevating the special needs planning knowledge of financial professionals and the public.
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Preparing Professionals for Special Needs Planning
The Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC®) Program is designed for experienced financial advisors who want to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
Four Strategies for Financial Stability
Focus on Your Key Priorities
Families and caregivers must prioritize emergency savings, retirement, and future care needs.
Consider Insurance in Your Plan
Families should be familiar with insurance products that complement their planning needs.
Access and Maximize Benefits
Caregivers must be guided on how to access the public benefits available for the individual with special needs.
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Find a financial professional who's a ChSNC®, the only designation ensuring comprehensive knowledge in special needs planning.
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The American College Center for Special Needs to Host Virtual Symposium
Two-part event brings together practitioners focused on serving the special needs community and offers professionals a pathway into advanced special needs planning.
September 16, 2025
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Long-Term Care Planning: Key Questions for Clients
One of the biggest expenses individuals can face later in their lives is long-term medical care — and those burdens only grow with the possibility of serious health care needs.
June 25, 2025
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Long-Term Care Strategies in Retirement Planning
Planning for healthcare costs in retirement is essential but often underemphasized. Without it, even the best retirement plan can be jeopardized by unexpected long-term care needs.
April 16, 2025
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Cultivating a Community of Commitment
The American College Center for Special Needs held its second annual Advanced Special Needs Planning Symposium on November 19 and 20 in Phoenix, AZ.
December 23, 2024
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Long-Term Care Trends and Strategies
Earlier in the year, The American College of Financial Services unveiled the results of its 2023 Retirement Income Literacy Study. Several of these results, including America’s knowledge of long-term…
July 31, 2024
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