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Careful planning for a loved one with special needs is critical in protecting their future. This article offers tips and a comprehensive approach to care and financial support without affecting government benefits.

Many parents are unaware of a half-billion-dollar federal program providing funding to states that is supposed to help students with disabilities enter the workforce when they leave high school.

Many parents have their retirement savings socked away in 401(k)s and IRAs. There are ways for beneficiaries to avoid paying taxes on the funds prematurely, but when a beneficiary has special needs, things get thorny.

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.

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.

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?

Because Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility and benefit amounts depend on financial need, recipients must report all sources of income to the SSA.

The Social Security Administration has launched a simplified online application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for some adults.

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.