Special needs individuals have access to a number of federal programs and services. These programs are vital to parents and guardians supporting loved ones with disabilities. Parents raising children with special needs require nearly twenty percent more income annually to…
A special needs child requires special consideration when estate planning. You’ll need to assess how your child will be able to function in the world as they age. There are many questions to answer, including: What is the child’s long-term…
People with disabilities simply refer to travel as “accessible travel” or “disabled travel”. There is a lot to consider when traveling with a disability. Proper research, planning, and preparation are crucial. In the past, traveling as a disabled person seemed…
Special needs trusts (SNT), or supplemental needs trusts, are legal entities designed to assist people of any age with disabilities with maintaining government benefits and receiving additional financial assistance. Under the SSA expenditure rules, an SNT can provide additional monies…
Adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to make important decisions or care for themselves in adulthood are usually placed in the care of a guardian or conservator. Establishing a legal guardian is the job of the court, which appoints…
According to US statistics, there are approximately 17.1 students with learning disabilities for every special education teacher. Yet, in the past decade, the percentage of available and competent teachers fell by 17 percent. Many federal and state government educational programs…
If parents wait too long to begin installing family values, properly addressing and legally formalizing inheritance of family values and assets can be challenging. Undoubtedly the best time to teach and empower your children as eventual inheritors of your family…
The importance of family presence in a senior’s life can not be overstated. Family creates a consistent social network and connection that directly impacts the senior’s overall quality of life. Prioritizing family relationships provides continuity as a senior experiences change…