PLAN of MA & RI and Association For Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE) Renew Partnership
Date posted: September 6, 2024
Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Inc. (PLAN of MA & RI; www.planofma-ri.org/), is pleased to renew their partnership with Association For Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE) to bring together the collective resources, knowledge and expertise to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. In support of this partnership, PLAN of MA & RI recently committed $50,000 toward Association For Autism and Neurodiversity.
PLAN of MA & RI is a nonprofit organization proudly serving people with disabilities and assisting them with preserving assets, protecting access to public benefits, and living well. AANE is a nonprofit organization that helps Autistic adults, Autistic teens, family members of Autistic individuals, and professionals who work with Autistic individuals.
Special Needs Trusts are important financial vehicles for people with disabilities as they can preserve assets and protect eligibility for public benefits. This partnership will help educate individuals and families affiliated with Association For Autism and Neurodiversity about the critical need for financial security.
About Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island (PLAN of MA & RI):
PLAN of MA & RI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with origins dating back to the 1960s, when a group of parents of children with various physical, mental and behavioral challenges assembled to plan for the future. Incorporated in 1971, PLAN of MA & RI is recognized today as an expert in operating Special Needs Pooled Trusts.
PLAN of MA & RI proudly serves people with disabilities-whether due to illness, injury, or age – helping them preserve assets, protect access to public benefits, and live well. PLAN of MA & RI is a professional trustee providing quality trustee/fiduciary services to individuals and their families through sound and thoughtful trust administration and compassionate, caring social service support. Licensed social workers assess the beneficiary’s living situation, needs and current benefits and make recommendations and referrals to services that improve the person’s quality of life.
PLAN of MA & RI has offices at Two Adams Place Suite 110 Quincy, MA 02169 and at One Richmond Square Suite 225W Providence, RI 02906. For more information, please call (617) 244-5552/(401) 234-8444 or visit www.planofma-ri.org.
About Association For Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE):
AANE helps Autistic and similarly Neurodivergent people build meaningful, connected lives. They provide individuals, families, and professionals with education, community, and support in an inclusive atmosphere of validation and respect.

