The Plan for Special Needs Trusts
Episodes
John Cronin and Mark Cronin Co-Founder’s of John’s Crazy Socks
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Not liking the choices he faced, John turned to his father and said, “I want to go into business with you.” John had worked with Mark before and h...
Kara Falcone, State Director, Best Buddies MA & RI Featuring Eleanor Jones From PLAN of MA & RI
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PLAN of MA & RI is proud to partner with Best Buddies in Massachusetts & Rhode Island. Our work together promotes inclusion and offers support...
Elizabeth Sandblom Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of the South Shore
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth (Liz) Sandblom is the Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of the South Shore. With a career spanning more than three decades, Elizabeth bring...
Anthony Shriver Founder of Best Buddies and Eunie’s Buddies
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Shriver founded Best Buddies International to create friendships and employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental d...
Margaret Hogan, Chief Executive Officer at Boston Senior Home Care
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Margaret (Meg) Hogan currently serves as Chief Executive Officer at Boston Senior Home Care. Before joining the agency in 2017, Meg was Vice President...
James Day Keith-Advocate for Inclusion
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Day Keith is a multi-sport Special Olympics athlete, actor, and passionate advocate for inclusion who starred in the movie Champions. He promo...
Bob Scannell, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester (with Mary Kinsella Scannell and Erin Ferrara)
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Scannell has been the leader of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester (BGCD) for the past 38 years. BGCD serves over 4,000 youth each year and ...
Maura Sullivan Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of Massachusetts
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maura Sullivan, MPA is the new Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of Massachusetts. In a historic moment, Maura becomes the first parent of children...
Jonathan Gardner Self-Advocate & Motivational Speaker
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Gardner is a dedicated advocate for disability rights at both the state and national levels. A homeschool graduate, cancer survivor, and indi...
Dr. Moses Dixon President & CEO of Senior Connection
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Moses S. Dixon, PhD, is a leading practitioner in Global Health and Social Medicine with a comprehensive background in the non-profit and gover...
Representative Sean Garballey
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Representative Sean Garballey is a champion of inclusion. PLAN of MA & RI partner, Special Olympics Massachusetts, recently awarded the Jack Brett awa...
Rob Wrubel-Father and Financial Planner
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Wrubel has had an amazing journey to get to where he is. He talks about following his purpose and passion on his life’s journey. He is the fathe...
Senator Patrick O’Connor
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Senator O’Connor’s legislative platform aligns with the mission of PLAN, as he has been consistently working throughout his time in the State Sena...
Zach Smith National Football League (NFL), New York City
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before becoming involved with Best Buddies, Zach was not very socially active and did not participate in many extracurricular activities. After joinin...
President and CEO of Road To Responsibility, Inc. Christopher T. White, Ed.D.
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. White was named President and Chief Executive Officer for Road To Responsibility, Inc. (RTR) in September 2008. He has been active in the field...
Disability Advocate & New England Council CEO Jim Brett
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Brett has been a lifelong champion for people with disabilities. In May 2022, President Joe Biden appointed him to serve as the Chair of the Presi...
Meet Cindy Haddad
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia Haddad is a Certified Financial Planner Professional and a Chartered Special Needs Consultant. She is a founding partner and wealth advisor at...
Collettey’s Cookies: Special Cookies from a Special Girl
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from Collette Divitto, the founder of the nationally recognized baking business Collettey’s Cookies, as well as her mother ...
The Arc of Massachusetts: History and Dialogue in the Disability Advocacy Movement – with Leo Sarkissian
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from Leo Sarkissian, Executive Director of the Arc of Massachusetts, as he discusses the history and present of the organizat...
Northeast Arc: Individual Abilities and Community Connections – with Craig Welton
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from Craig Welton, Chief Development Officer at Northeast Arc, as he discusses how Northeast Arc fulfills their tagline: “Chan...
Elder Law in Rhode Island – with Attorney Elizabeth Phillips
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from Elder Law Attorney, Elizabeth Phillips, as she discusses herself and her Rhode Island-based practice, Hackman & Phillips E...
Becoming Best Buddies – with Anthony Kennedy Shriver
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from special guest Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies International, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizati...
Finding Possibility, Opportunity, and Hope at Cardinal Cushing Centers
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from Michelle Markowitz, President and CEO of Cardinal Cushing Centers, as she discusses how the organization’s variety of pro...
Empowering Individuals and Building Community at Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) – with Brenda Dater
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from Brenda Dater, Executive Director at Asperger/Autism Network (also known as AANE). Listen as she discusses how this nonprofi...
Building a Better Relationship with Money – with Tom Alessi and Craig Richardson of the ARIES Foundation
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from Tom Alessi and Craig Richardson, founders of the ARIES Foundation for Financial Education. Hear how this nonprofit organiza...
Overcoming Obstacles at the Carroll Center for the Blind– with Greg Donnelly
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from Greg Donnelly, President and CEO of the Carroll Center for the Blind, as he discusses how the organization achieves its mis...
Special Olympics Massachusetts: The Power of Inclusive Sports
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from Mary Beth McMahon, President and CEO of Special Olympics Massachusetts, as she highlights just how special this organizatio...
Inclusion Lives at Best Buddies of MA & RI – with Patrick Shaughnessy
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from Patrick Shaughnessy, State Director of Best Buddies of MA & RI, as he discusses the mission of this 501(c)3 organization: t...
Northeast Arc’s Innovative Approach to Disability Services — with Jo Ann Simons
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from Jo Ann Simons, President and CEO of Northeast Arc, as she discusses the organization and how it reflects its mission of hel...
Establishing a Special Needs Trust – with Michelle LaPointe
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from Elder-Law Attorney, Michelle Lapointe, as she discusses special needs trusts and her relationship with PLAN. She highlights...
The Importance of Service Coordinators – with Kathy Vitello
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from Kathy Vitello, the Director of Operations at PLAN of MA & RI and Licensed Social Worker. Tune in as she discusses the impor...
Who is PLAN of MA & RI? – with Joan McGrath
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hear from Joan McGrath, the Executive Director at PLAN of MA & RI. Listen as she discusses PLAN and its history, what PLAN does as a ...
The PLAN for Special Needs Trusts -Trailer
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This informative podcast will delve into the world of Special Needs Trusts from the eye of a nonprofit 501©(3) Professional Trustee, the Planned Life...