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…
Cats May Help Improve Empathy, Anxiety for Kids with Autism
12-Jan-2021 12:45 PM EST, by University of Missouri, Columbia MU College of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Gretchen Carlisle is a research scientist at the MU Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction in…
An Employer’s Guide to Implementing Disability Accommodations In 2021
Paula Morgan Contributor The economic crisis brought about by Covid-19 touched the lives of all Americans, but individuals with disabilities were faced with more challenges than most. About 1 million people with…