To determine a child's eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the government doesn’t look at just the child’s income and assets, but also may [...]
A little-publicized effect of the health care legislation the House of Representatives recently passed is its potential impact on vital health services that special education students [...]
A little-publicized effect of the health care legislation the House of Representatives recently passed is its potential impact on vital health services that special education students [...]
A parent serving as trustee can confront many daunting problems involving trust laws and public benefits regulations that affect the administration of a special needs trust.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
