How Education Cuts May Affect Students With Disabilities
The second Trump administration has recently made significant budget cuts to the United States Department of Education and has made clear its intention to close the department permanently.
Lawsuit Threatens Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
In September 2024, 17 states filed a lawsuit, Texas v. Becerra, against the United States arguing that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is unconstitutional.
ABLE Accounts: When the Beneficiary Is No Longer Disabled
If an ABLE account has been set up for a person with special needs, what happens to the account if the beneficiary no longer qualifies as “disabled” according to IRS regulations due to medical improvement or inaccurate diagnosis?
How to Report Income for SSI Benefits
Because Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility and benefit amounts depend on financial need, recipients must report all sources of income to the SSA.
Social Security Simplifies Online SSI Application
The Social Security Administration has launched a simplified online application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for some adults.
How Medicaid Changes Could Affect People With Disabilities
Some pundits claim that the Trump administration is considering cuts to the Medicaid program that could be detrimental to people with disabilities and other populations.
Special Needs Registries for Individuals With Disabilities
Some behavioral traits caused by a person’s medical condition can be interpreted as combative by law enforcement officers. For this reason, registries for individuals with disabilities, also known as special needs registries, are becoming increasingly available across the United States.
Funding a Special Needs Trust With a Survivor Benefit Plan
An estimated 20 percent of military-connected children have special needs. Under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015, military members can designate their child’s special needs trust as the beneficiary of their Survivor Benefit Plan.
Extra Income and SSI Eligibility: A Delicate Dance
Most people would jump at the chance to earn additional income or to receive a large cash gift from a friend or relative. But for SSI recipients, extra income sometimes causes more problems than it’s worth.
To Marry or Not to Marry: A Story of Disability Benefits
Imagine not being able to marry or even live with the person you love. The recently released documentary Patrice: The Movie, now available on Hulu, addresses this emotionally challenging conundrum.
