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:
Takeaways A child with a disability whose parent becomes disabled, retires, or dies, may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits on the parents’ work record. When those benefits are paid to an adult child
Takeaways A quarter of households in the United States include at least one family member with a disability. These families grapple with complex legal and financial issues. What will happen to the individual with a disability when
Takeaways More than one in four adults in the United States have a disability, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Disability is not one single experience. Some people are born with a
Takeaways Why Housing Creates Benefit Problems — and Why ABLE Is Different Housing is often the single biggest barrier to independence for eligible individuals with disabilities who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. Even when families
