Guest author: Jeff Rabin, JD Have you ever wondered how SSDI and SSI programs are funded, or how the Social Security Administration decides whether someone has a disability? What evidence should you be collecting now,
Takeaways Accessible housing means having a home you can enter, move around in, and use safely day to day and in an emergency. For many people with disabilities and older adults, accessible housing is essential.
Takeaways Imagine surviving on less than $1,000 a month and being told that if you save even a modest emergency fund, you could lose the cash assistance you depend on. That is the reality for
Learn about how the U.S. Department of Justice will no longer use its Olmstead guidance as a basis for enforcing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Takeaways When families start researching housing for a loved one with a disability, they often run into a confusing mix of terms — “supported living,” “group homes,” “adult foster care,” and more. This guide explains what
Takeaways Retirement plans typically make up a significant portion of the assets of parents who have children with special needs, as well as individuals who become disabled as adults. For families planning around disability, this
Takeaways Of all the stress-inducing steps in the college application process, the financial aid application may be the most confusing. Although schools tout how easy it is to apply for financial aid, anyone who has
Takeaways Disruptions in autism therapy are stressful, especially when your child depends on routine and consistent support. If your child’s applied behavior analysis (ABA) provider is no longer enrolled in Medicaid, stops accepting your Medicaid
Takeaways Over the past decade, diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have climbed sharply. Among 8-year-olds, the rate rose to one in 31 by 2022, compared with one in 150 in 2000. This surge has driven demand
Takeaways If you (or your child) are about to receive a personal injury settlement and you also receive or may need Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you should assume one thing until a professional confirms otherwise:
