The ARC's Online Tool Helps Families Plan for the Future
Through its “Build Your Future” online tool, The Arc's Center for Future Planning helps adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families plan ahead so they [...]
Private School Vouchers for Students with Special Needs May Come with a Big Catch
The Trump administration is planning to allocate billions of public education dollars to expand private school voucher programs, but vouchers may not be the best option for families of special [...]
Beneficiary Designations Can Cause Problems for Children With Special Needs
Private retirement savings plans, like IRAs and 401(k)s, have become the main way for American families to save for retirement. But parents of children with special needs need to be vigilant [...]
High Court Says Girl with Special Needs Can Sue Over School's Refusal to Allow Service Dog
The family of a girl with cerebral palsy may sue her former school district for refusing to allow her service dog as a companion in school, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled.
Don't Confuse the Roles of Trustee and Care Manager
A trustee's level of involvement in the beneficiary's affairs can be confusing for beneficiaries and families, who may be under the impression that the trustee has the decision-making power in [...]
"Mr. Social Security" Pleads Guilty to Defrauding SSA of $550M in Disability Benefits
The Kentucky attorney who called himself “Mr. Social Security” pleaded guilty to working with doctors and an administrative law judge to procure $550 million in Social Security [...]
