Best Cities to Live in for People With Disabilities
The best cities for people with disabilities to live in, according to a WalletHub analysis of 182 U.S. cities, score highest on a combination of quality of life, health care, and economy factors.
End-of-Life Care Planning for Individuals With Special Needs
Discussing end-of-life care with a loved one who has an intellectual or developmental disability is about honoring who they are, what matters to them, and how they want to live.
How to Prepare to Apply for Social Security Disability
In 2024, the Social Security Administration rejected more than half of initial disability benefits applications. Preparing to apply for disability benefits can be crucial to successfully securing benefits.
Helpful Tax Filing Tips for People With Disabilities
Filing taxes can be time-consuming and complicated, but there are some available resources, benefits, and tax credits that can help individuals with disabilities lower their tax liability and boost their savings.
Two Common Special Needs Trust Mistakes Families Make
Even a well-intentioned special needs trust trustee or other caring family members can make mistakes that may put a person with a disability at risk of losing public benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid.
The State of Family Caregiving in the United States
An estimated 63 million Americans are serving as family caregivers. That is roughly one in four adults providing often unpaid care for a relative or friend with a disability, chronic illness, or other serious condition.
Why You Should Choose a Third-Party Special Needs Trust
When parents ponder how to provide for their child with special needs, they sometimes forget one of the key advantages of a special needs trust. Members of the family and friends can make gifts once it has been set up.
Prepare for Your First Individualized Education Plan Meeting
Many parents feel intimidated at the thought of attending their child’s first Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting, but with adequate preparation it can be an informative, successful and (relatively) stress-free experience.
ABLE Accounts Will Be Available for More People in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, the maximum age of disability onset for ABLE account eligibility will increase from 26 to 46 due to the ABLE Age Adjustment Act.
How Can Purple Alerts Help People With Disabilities?
Like Amber Alerts for children and Silver Alerts for older adults, Purple Alerts raise public awareness when an adult with a cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disability goes missing.