This month, our Paralegal, Heather Geils, shares her experience as a Sibling. Siblings of individuals with disabilities are frequently involved in their brother’s or sister’s life longer than anyone else in their family. This involvement evolves
When a young adult approaches his or her 18th birthday, parents worry about how they can continue to support their child once adulthood becomes legally official. For the uninitiated, when teens turn 18, they can make
Mental illness affects one in five adults in the United States, the National Institute of Mental Health reports. The severity of mental illness varies. Serious mental illnesses are mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders that cause significant life
Young and adult children with special needs may have a developmental disorder, such as autism, ADHD, or Asperger’s syndrome. They may have an intellectual disability such as Down syndrome. Or, perhaps they have a learning
One in five families in the United States care for children with special needs. The United Disability Services Foundation identifies several barriers young adults with disabilities encounter when reaching adulthood. These include such difficulties as finding employment, seeking
The New York Times Magazine’s weekly The Ethicist column recently explored a difficult question that may challenge many parents of adult children with special needs. The Ethicist helps people sort out the morality of the
The decision to divorce is never easy — especially for special needs moms and dads already managing complex parenting roles. As a special needs parent, your divorce issues are unique. If you are considering a
Parents considering Guardianship often ask us whether it is appropriate for their special needs child, not always realizing there are many other options. We take that question as our cue to discuss “Decision Making Considerations”
No one deserves to suffer harm. People with disabilities are especially vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. However, there are legal measures that a person with a disability or their representative can take to
As these last summer days wind down, our community of parents prepare for a new school year and implementation of a new IEP/ 504 Plan. We know that a new school year brings a new
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