SSA Encourages Those on Disability to Work — Until It Doesn’t
The federal government imposes big disability overpayment bills on recipients when it finds they’ve earned too much, prompting some to leave the workforce, according to a study.
ABLE Accounts vs. Special Needs Trusts: Why Not Have It All?
ABLE accounts and special needs trusts can accomplish the same goals, but each has its advantages and limitations. The best approach, depending on the beneficiary, may be to use them in [...]
Infrastructure Bill to Make Public Transit More Accessible
The $1.3 trillion infrastructure bill recently signed into law by President Biden will release billions to make more stations ADA-compliant.
Supportive Housing Programs Offer Integrated Solutions for People with Mental Disabilities
One of the programs on the cutting edge of community mental health is called "supportive housing," and it incorporates not only housing but social services and medical care as well.
Uber Broke Law by Slapping Wait-Time Surcharge on People With Disabilities, DOJ Charges
Extra fees for passengers who took more than two minutes to get into cars discriminated against people who needed to fold up wheelchairs or required more time to reach vehicles, a lawsuit [...]
Hungry for Support: More Likely to Be Food-Insecure, People with Disabilities Have Difficulty Getting Assistance
People with disabilities are more likely to lack adequate nutrition and they find it hard to get nutritional help — or even recognition — from the federal government’s SNAP (food stamp) [...]
What Are a Special Needs Trustee’s Record-Keeping Duties?
If you are considering serving as trustee of a special needs trust, know what is expected of you before taking on this crucial role.
Recipients of Supplemental Security Income Now Have 50 Extra Days to Appeal Benefits Cuts
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is giving people who have their SSI benefits suspended or reduced more time to appeal, in recognition of the hurdles and delays caused by the COVID-19 [...]
