How Assistive Technology Benefits Students With Disabilities
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that schools must consider and provide necessary assistive technology (AT), but a new federal report found that many schools struggle to provide AT due to several systemic barriers.
Case Alleges Abuse at Center for People With Autism
When parents move their child to a facility for people with autism, they trust the facility’s staff to give their child the care and respect they deserve. But what happens when their child endures abuse while living in the facility?
Driver’s License Designations for Individuals With Autism
Some states now let people with autism and other communication disabilities choose to add a symbol or note to their driver’s license or state ID to alert law enforcement that the individual may communicate differently or be sensitive to sounds, lights, or touch.
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.
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.
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.