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
UTMA Accounts: A Problem for Individuals With Disabilities Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) accounts are popular, inexpensive tools for gifting assets to children. Grandparents, parents, and other relatives often use them to set aside
April is Autism Awareness Month – and amidst the messages about celebration, inspiration, buildings that light up their blue lights, we want to share some helpful and practical tips. While these messages are important and
Takeaways For students with disabilities, assistive technology can make the difference between merely attending school and truly participating in it. A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) looks at how schools are
Takeaways For many people, driving represents independence, mobility, and access to work, school, and community life. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder are no exception. Many people with autism are capable, safe drivers, but some experience
Siblings report that conversations with their parents about a disabled brother or sister’s long term care can feel emotionally charged, overwhelming, or frightening. Parents, who are focused on meeting daily needs and navigating services, are
Takeaways Having conversations about end-of-life care can be challenging, and many people avoid them. According to The Conversation Project, 92 percent of Americans acknowledge the importance of talking over their end-of-life care wishes but only 32
Takeaways If you have a disability that prevents you from working, you may choose to apply for Social Security disability benefits. The federal government provides income to individuals with disabilities through two programs: The Social Security
Takeaways Where you live can have a huge impact on your quality of life, especially for the more than one in four Americans who live with a disability. A disability-friendly city can help people with
Believe it or not, despite the subzero January temperatures, summer is a few short months away! Summer camps can be a wonderful place for your child to experience something new in a safe and supported
