Special Needs News

To help consumers navigate the process of opening newly available savings accounts for families of people with disabilities, the ABLE National Resource Center has launched an education and information campaign called #ABLEtoSave. 

All U.S. citizens have a federally guaranteed right to vote, but depending on the state, those under guardianship (or conservatorship) may not have that right.

Here are some important points to consider before finalizing your child's settlement to ensure the child's well-being over a lifetime.

To determine a child’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the government doesn’t look at just the child’s income and assets, but also may consider a portion of the parent’s income and assets as if they were available to the child.  

To determine a child’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the government doesn’t look at just the child’s income and assets, but also may consider a portion of the parent’s income and assets as if they were available to the child.  

A little-publicized effect of the health care legislation the House of Representatives recently passed is its potential impact on vital health services that special education students receive.  

A little-publicized effect of the health care legislation the House of Representatives recently passed is its potential impact on vital health services that special education students receive.  

A parent serving as trustee can confront many daunting problems involving trust laws and public benefits regulations that affect the administration of a special needs trust. 

Through its “Build Your Future” online tool, The Arc’s Center for Future Planning helps adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families plan ahead so they can live as independently as possible throughout their lives. 

The Trump administration is planning to allocate billions of public education dollars to expand private school voucher programs, but vouchers may not be the best option for families of special needs children.