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
Takeaways The United States Census reports that over 3 million American children live with a disability. When reaching adulthood, these individuals and their families turn their focus to housing options that offer support and foster independence. According
Takeaways For families of children with disabilities, planning for a lifetime of support is both a practical necessity and a compassionate act. One of the most powerful tools available to help secure a stable financial
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,
