IRS Raises Contribution Limit for ABLE Accounts
by Michelle Diament | January 3, 2022 For the first time in four years, the amount of money that people with disabilities can save without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits…
‘I Can Go Anywhere’: How Service Dogs Help Veterans with PTSD
By Stephanie O'Neill November 30, 2021 Danyelle Clark-Gutierrez and her service dog, Lisa, shop for food at a grocery store. Clark-Gutierrez got the yellow Labrador retriever to help her cope…
Some Important Issues to Consider When Creating A Special Needs Trust
A child with special needs changes the life of a family in many ways. The parents of a child with special needs embark on an unplanned journey knowing little of…
Crime Against Disabled People is Rising, Advocates Say More Should Be Done
By Kiara Alfonseca November 21, 2021 Disabled people are disproportionately victims of violent crime and victimization in the United States, according to new data released by the Bureau of Justice…
Special Needs Trusts for Disabled Family Members
We represent many adults and families of children with disabilities in planning for their legal and financial security. One useful tool is the “special needs trust.” The primary purpose of…
Ed Department: Mask Mandate Bans May Violate Rights of Students With Disabilities
by Michelle Diament | August 31, 2021 The U.S. Department of Education is opening investigations into five states where officials say limits on school mask mandates may be in violation…
Most States Struggling To Fulfill IDEA Requirements
More than half of states are falling behind in meeting their responsibilities to students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, federal officials say. In an annual evaluation…
Bipartisan Bill Protects Social Security Benefits for Working Disabled
Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senator Bill Cassidy, R-La., today introduced legislation to remove a Social Security work disincentive for Americans with disabilities. The Work…
What About – The Letter of Intent
When we prepare estate plans for families who have a child with a disability or an incapacitated spouse, they often voice a concern about who will care for that child…
New Driving Decal Available for Communication Impaired Persons
When persons with communication impairments are stopped by law enforcement officers, the impairment may be misinterpreted by the officers as resulting from intoxication or other cause. A new law allows…