Special Needs News

The National Council on Disability released its annual progress report on national disability policy, offering recommendations regarding employment, travel, housing, technology, and disability [...]

Planning for the future of a child with mental illness involves careful consideration of their unique needs and circumstances.

Every family has different needs and circumstances when assessing whether a special needs trust or ABLE account is the better option for their loved one with disabilities.

Navigating the job market and achieving career growth can come with unique challenges for individuals with disabilities. To this end, the U.S. government has developed resources tailored to [...]

Must a special needs trust be issued in the state from which the beneficiary receives Supplementary Security Income?

There are some misconceptions surrounding pooled trusts, which are valuable tools for those in need of long-term care when their income exceeds Medicaid's limits.

Some behavioral traits caused by a person's medical condition can be interpreted as combative by law enforcement officers. For this reason, registries for individuals with disabilities, also [...]

Imagine not being able to marry or even live with the person you love. The recently released documentary Patrice: The Movie, now available on Hulu, addresses this emotionally challenging conundrum

In a new report, an independent committee outlines recommended strategies for improving community integration for the more than 7 million people in the U.S. with intellectual and developmental [...]

If you rely on Social Security disability benefits programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the year ahead will offer a somewhat minimal [...]