For adults receiving disability benefits, pursuing a career is often not an option. To receive such benefits, an individual must not be able to engage in “substantial gainful activity.” The federal government defines substantial gainful
Last month, I wrote about the constant thread of isolation that mothers of special needs kids feel. While I wrote the essay to mothers in honor of Mother’s Day, it was equally directed to fathers
With a new commissioner at the helm, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been announcing several policy changes in recent weeks. For example, one such shift in policy includes a decision to remove food from
People with disabilities, regardless of age, often face barriers to living on their own. However, a variety of community-based independent living options options present an alternative to long-term care facilities, helping individuals with disabilities maintain
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal public assistance program that seeks to support people with disabilities. When applying for SSDI, many people want to know upfront how much they will be eligible to
Mothers (and fathers) of children with disabilities encounter challenges and sometimes debilitating emotions along with pride, happiness, and endless love that goes with special needs parenting. Fear and isolation, concern for their child’s future, constant
Half of Americans report that access to affordable housing is a problem in their community, according to the Pew Research Center. For families affected by disability, housing costs can pose a particularly significant concern. According to the Center
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
Have you heard the terms “special” needs trust and “supplemental” needs trust and wondered what the difference is between supplemental vs special needs trusts? The simple answer is: there is no difference. Whether supplemental or special,
Not all disabilities are necessarily permanent, so should a special needs trust dissolve once a person is no longer considered disabled? Take, for example, Talonda Mulgrew, who sustained a traumatic brain injury at age 16.
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