Special Needs News

A recent lawsuit raises a fundamental question: Who decides how disability rights rules are applied – states or the federal government?

Making art accessible is both a matter of rights and common sense. People with disabilities deserve equal access to cultural heritage, and accessible experiences also attract more visitors and [...]

A new study suggests that autism may be just as prevalent among girls and boys, but that girls have generally been diagnosed later than boys.

Can a resident living in a group home buy and eat snacks like candy in the residence, and are there restrictions?

A special needs trust successor trustee can no longer serve due to health reasons. There is not enough money left for a professional trustee, and a pooled trust is not a good choice. I [...]

How can I get a copy of my Social Security disability general statement?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that schools must consider and provide necessary assistive technology (AT), but a new federal report found that many [...]

When parents move their child to a facility for people with autism, they trust the facility's staff to give their child the care and respect they deserve. But what happens when their [...]

Is there a maximum amount that a special needs trust (SNT) will allow for a new car purchase?

How do I become the legal guardian of my mentally and physically handicapped daughter?