30 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Group Home
The following questions can help guide people with disabilities and their loved ones in deciding if a group home is right for them.
Special Needs Planning for Blended Families
For blended families that include a child with special needs, financial and legal planning extends well beyond the usual parental concerns. But as with all family matters, proactive planning can help.
Legal Guardianship for Children With Special Needs: 3 Steps
Out of all of the decisions that parents of children with special needs have to confront, the choice of a guardian stands out as one of the most difficult. But parents don’t have to dread this decision, especially if they follow these steps.
ABLE Accounts: Big Changes Coming in 2025-2027
With new changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the ABLE Age Adjustment Act taking effect over the next few years, ABLE accounts are poised to become even more powerful tools for independence and inclusion.
Is Autism Considered a Disability?
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be able to qualify for disability benefits if their condition significantly limits their ability to function.
How Long Does It Take Before SSDI Benefits Begin?
A waiting period helps ensure that SSDI applicants genuinely have a lasting disability, not a short-term illness or injury from which they may recover.
SSI and SSDI Recipients: Are Payments by Check Ending?
The Social Security Administration encourages electronic payments for efficiency, fraud prevention, and cost reduction, offering direct deposit or a debit card as options for recipients.
How to Get an Expedited Reinstatement of Your SSDI Benefits
Since not all disabilities are permanent, some people are able to return to work and no longer need SSDI. But what happens if a person’s disability returns or worsens and, again, prevents them from working?
Long-Term Care for a Special Needs Child: What to Ask
Irish actor Colin Farrell made recent headlines in connection with his 21-year-old son James, who has a genetic developmental disability called Angelman syndrome.
The Benefits of Establishing a Special Needs Trust Early
One of the most powerful tools available to help secure a stable financial future for a child with special needs is a special needs trust (SNT). Setting up an SNT early in a child’s life can bring significant advantages that grow over time.