A community resource for Special Needs Planners.

Be part of the community.

Attend annual conferences and network with other special needs planners.

Get educated and stay informed.

Hone your expertise by viewing webinars and staying up-to-date on recent cases.

Reach new clients.

Identify and engage families who have a loved one with special needs.

"The website of the Academy of Special Needs Planners is a great resource for both practitioners and families that are looking for answers."

– MICHELE FULLER, STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

Community



A Network of Support
  • Learn from and network with some of the most experienced and respected special needs planners in the field.
  • Your level of experience does not matter—the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) has all of the resources you need to help you strengthen your practice.
  • Our LISTSERV makes a network of nationally recognized special needs planners accessible to each member.

"The programming has been terrific. We really share our experiences and knowledge. We are practical and real about our discussions and how we can help families who have a loved one with special needs."
– VINCENT RUSSO, ASNP CO-FOUNDER

Education

The Latest Strategies to Effectively Represent Clients.


As an ASNP member, you have access to a wide variety of resources to help strengthen your practice, including online and in-person learning and an extensive collection of scholarly and practical content.
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ASNP ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE*

Whether you are new to the field of special needs planning or you have had a special needs practice for years, the ASNP National Conference is always a valuable resource. There you will find new information, tips to hone your skills, and opportunities to network with colleagues.
*Conference fee not included with membership

SPECIAL NEEDS WEBINAR SERIES

Planning for people with special needs is a constantly evolving field of law, so that is why we provide informative webinars that you can watch at your convenience or use to train your staff.

ASNP KNOWLEDGE BANK

Stay on top of special needs planning trends with unlimited access to our Knowledge Bank, which houses useful content such as cases and articles to help you become an expert.

Practice Development

Inform more clients and save valuable time using
our Client E-Newsletter

Expand your referral network with a
directory profile

Be the special needs planning expert with
our Seminar Kit and brochures



"Sending out the newsletter every month gives me credibility as the special needs planner in my area."

– TERESA NUCCIO, PARK RIDGE, IL

"There's really no other place to get this kind of information as easily and as quickly."

– NANCY FISHER CHUDACOFF JD, HARDY TABOR & CHUDACOFF, PAWTUCKET, RI

ASNP Leadership











Harry Margolis,
Founder
Vincent J. Russo,
Co-Founder
Kevin Urbatsch,
National Director
Michele Fuller,
Advisory Board
Kelly Piacenti,
Advisory Board
A. Frank Johns,
Advisory Board
David Lillesand,
Advisory Board
Tim Nay,
Advisory Board
Travis Finchum,
Advisory Board
Ann Koerner,
Advisory Board

We pride ourselves on providing the most trusted and expert information to special needs planners and families alike. We’ve been passionate about providing special needs resources for families and planners for almost 15 years.


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ASNP is the organization of choice for those in the special needs planning field.