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.
Dyslexia Screenings in Early Education
Although teachers cannot diagnose dyslexia formally, screenings at school can help flag students who may have characteristics of the learning disability.
Do I Need a Birth Certificate to Get SSI Benefits?
Is it possible to qualify for Social Security benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) without a birth certificate? The short answer is yes.
Special Needs Trusts as a Safeguard for Medicaid Eligibility
Special needs trusts enable people with disabilities to receive financial support without losing eligibility for needs-based government benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
5 Downsides to ABLE Accounts You Should Know About
ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts that people with disabilities can use to cover qualified disability-related expenses.
Caring for Yourself and Your Child With Special Needs
For many parents of children with special needs, caregiving is not a temporary role but a lifelong responsibility. This role can be deeply meaningful and filled with love, yet it often comes at a steep personal cost.
The Effects of Private Equity Firms on Disability Services
The recent trend of private equity firms acquiring companies that provide disability services is having detrimental effects on individuals who rely on these services.
2.8 Percent Increase in 2026 for SSI and SSDI Recipients
A slight raise in benefits payments is coming in 2026 for Americans who rely on Social Security disability benefits programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
People With Disabilities Could Save More Under Proposed Bill
The ABLE Employment Flexibility Act seeks to allow individuals with disabilities to contribute a portion of their earned income to their ABLE accounts beyond the standard contribution limit.