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.