Depending on which statistics you believe, between 40 percent and 50 percent of first marriages will end in divorce or permanent separation, and second marriages fare even worse. While there is no such thing as
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides cash assistance to people with disabilities who have very limited incomes and resources. In most cases, SSI recipients may also obtain a much more important
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
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) makes public education available to children with disabilities ages 3 to 21. The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES) reports that 7.3 million students received
A 1999 Supreme Court case, Olmstead v. LC, granted people with disabilities the right to live at home and receive access to home care in their community, instead of in nursing homes or other institutional
Currently, individuals who acquired a severe disability prior to age 22 are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) based on a parent’s work record. However, if a young person with a disability then wishes
People with disabilities may qualify for certain financial assistance programs through the federal government. Social Security Disability Insurance is one of these types of programs, and you may be wondering, “What’s the Most I Can
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”
People with disabilities in the labor force face higher unemployment rates, work fewer hours, earn lower incomes, and accumulate less wealth than those without a disability. According to 2022 data, the unemployment rate for American workers with
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
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