Ms. Leahy is the founder and CEO of Leahy Life Plan, a firm dedicated to life planning for those with disabilities as well as their families. She understands disability challenges from both a professional and personal perspective. Her goal is to assist in developing strategies of funding special needs trusts and creating a roadmap to meaningful adult supports. She has her Certification in Work Incentive Planning through an approved Social Security Administration (SSA) program established through the SSA Ticket To Work Program. Ms. Leahy received her M.S. in Non-Profit Management from Eastern University and an B.A. in Communications, Division of Humanities, from Penn State. She has 15+ years of varied professional work experiences before she established her own company.
She was the first non-veteran Executive Board Member of the United Spinal Association, a national disability rights organization, where she served for over 8 years. In 2018, she spoke on disability issues at the Philadelphia Women’s March on the steps of the Art Museum. She has been a key player in organizations such as AHEDD (a specialized human resource organization), the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern PA, assisted in the establishment of the Bucks County Center for Independent Living and has served on many community advisory boards that advocate for individuals with disabilities. Ms. Leahy has spoken both nationally and locally on disability at PBI’s Exceptional Children Conference, PaTTAN, Spina Bifida National Conference, VoiceAmerica and on the floor of the Pennsylvania Senate.
Ready to start planning your future? Leahy Life Plan Services is here to help. Explore our disability benefits below to learn more about the options available to you, or call us today for more information.
Are you disabled and want to work while still being eligible for benefits?
Do you have a loved one with a disability?
Will your loved one with a disability need supports post 21 – after school ends?
Do you need help understanding and establishing an ABLE account?
Do you have a sibling that you are a caretaker for?
Is your child about to be disqualified from your health insurance at 26?
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It’s achievable! Long Term Disability Planning helps parents, care providers, and the person with special needs set reasonable, attainable goals for the future. We assess your disability plan options regarding living arrangements, finding a job with or without supports, navigating the Social Security Administration and state services. Call us today to start planning for your future.
