Takeaways One of the nation’s largest federal programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits if you qualify as “insured.” This means you have worked and paid enough Social Security taxes into the system. Qualifying for SSDI
Takeaways Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, behave, and interact with others. Public understanding of autism has evolved significantly in recent years, moving away from outdated
Takeaways Parents of children with autism are all too familiar with the challenges and rewards of raising a child with autism. Children with autism may struggle in social settings and with feeling comfortable leaving their
Takeaways For the tens of millions of Americans living with a disability, financial hardship often accompanies the physical and emotional challenges they can face on the path to full participation in society. Many disabled individuals
Guest author: Susan Mack of Engage IL Engage IL is a grassroots coalition representing the interests of self-advocates with disabilities and their families who want to create a self-directed, strength-based life in their home community.
Takeaways One in five children in the United States have special needs, per the Annie E. Casey Foundation. These include children with physical, developmental, and behavioral disabilities. Beyond day-to-day responsibilities such as taking a child to
Takeaways The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced its plan to cease issuing paper checks for benefits payments as of this fall. The SSA indicated that it would require all recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability
Takeaways Irish actor Colin Farrell, star of the TV crime drama “The Penguin,” made recent headlines in connection with his 21-year-old son James, who has a genetic developmental disability called Angelman syndrome. In an interview
by Guest Author: Kate Lakowski, NCSP Going back to school can be tough, not just for our children with special needs, but for parents as well. To help families transition smoothly into a new school
Takeaways Many families in the United States are navigating care for a loved one with special needs. According to the United States Census, a quarter of all households in the U.S. have a member with a
