Offering Quality Case Management and Life Planning Solutions
Our staff is intimately involved in the lives of those who wish to ensure their future and those who, for one reason or another, cannot make or enact the most important decisions that affect their lives. Our combined professional expertise and experience is superior to that of most professionals and our personal commitment to quality of life for the people we are privileged to serve is our top priority.
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Case Management & Life Planning Experts Here to Serve You
Consultants on Disability is the most reliable case management & life planning service in the Chicagoland area. We strive to provide comprehensive and valuable care to each of our clients.
Services have included but are not limited to:
Founder and Owner
Joanne graduated from St. Mary's University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 1988. Following her graduation, Joanne gained exceptional experience working for different law firms throughout the Chicagoland area. For over 10 years, she worked as a Paralegal specializing in insurance defense litigation. She later joined J&L Pearlman as a Case Manager in 1998. There, Joanne became an expert working within the Probate Court dealing with special needs trusts, OBRA trusts, guardianship, and working to secure benefits and entitlements.
In 2019, Joanne formed Consultants on Disability where she brought her 20+ years of knowledge and expertise. Her accumulation of experience has helped her to develop a specialized needs assessment to further evaluate and assess the best plan of care for each individual client throughout their life span—no matter how complex their need. Joanne is committed to providing outstanding service to each individual she serves in order to improve their overall life satisfaction, well-being, and financial security.
Case Manager
Gail received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Northern Illinois University in 1993. Her professional career began in 1991, where she gained experience at an adult day program. During her 11 years with Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center, Gail worked in direct care, as a Case Manager and Program Supervisor. She joined J&L Pearlman in 2002 as a Case Manager. In 2019, Gail started with Consultants on Disability.
Her level of experience and expertise has served as an excellent resource to our clients in terms of her keen ability to allocate resources to clients no matter the need. Gail's remarkable rapport and compassion is best seen in the long-standing relationships she has cultivated with each and every individual she works alongside.
Case Manager
Donna received a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies from Winona State in 1990. She has worked in various types of law throughout her career. Donna took time off to raise her three children. In 2014, she began working as a Case Manager for J&L Pearlman. She later joined Consultants on Disability in 2019. Donna specializes in elder case management and is passionate about advocating for the senior population.
With over 20 years of service, we at Consultants on Disability aim to provide services that go above and beyond. Our team shares expertise surrounding Probate matters, Guardianship, OBRA Trusts, and Entitlements. Additionally, we frequently coordinate with social service and government agencies who are involved in serving people of all ages who can benefit from their programs.
Customized service tailored to your Case Management and/or Life Care Planning needs. No matter how complex your individual need, we are here for you!
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