Last month, we celebrated our son’s birthday with a party at our local park district. Being that most of my son’s guests had special needs and needed a bit of oversight, quite a few parents
Takeaways Managing a special needs trust comes with significant responsibilities, particularly when investing the trust’s assets. A trustee must ensure that the trust’s resources are used to enhance the beneficiary’s quality of life while preserving
Takeaways Raising children takes a great deal of time, energy, and money. According to 2022 data, the average estimated cost of raising a child born in 2015 from birth to age 17 was more than $300,000.
Takeaways The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently been undergoing significant shifts, the effects of which still haven’t been fully realized. The changes include a drastic reduction in SSA personnel and a reversal on Biden-era overpayment rules. Meanwhile,
Takeaways In January 2025, a new program designed to assist students with disabilities in transitioning from high school to college or the workforce started helping about 1,100 students in 13 school districts across the country.
Motherhood is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and countless sacrifices. For mothers of children with special needs, this journey can be particularly demanding in managing medical systems, navigating countless therapies, attending IEP meetings, and
Takeaways Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft have transformed the way people travel, offering convenience, affordability, and accessibility that traditional taxis often lack. For individuals with disabilities, these services can be both a valuable
Takeaways Careful planning for the future of a loved one with special needs is one of the most critical life-protecting tasks you will ever provide for them. To approach the planning process in a meaningful
Takeaways Many parents have their retirement savings socked away in 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Retirement assets make up approximately one-third of all household financial assets in the United States. At the end
Takeaways Having a disability can pose challenges when it comes to finding — and maintaining — gainful employment. People with disabilities have much lower labor force participation than the general population. Many disabled people in
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