Special Needs News

My son is on Social Security Disability Insurance, the California 250 percent Working Disabled Program (WDP), and Medicaid. Can I pay a bill for him directly to a vendor each month and [...]

One of the most practical uses of an ABLE account is paying housing costs such as rent and utilities directly while staying aligned with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid [...]

Learn about common types of disabilities, including physical, sensory, speech and language, and intellectual or developmental.

Many professionals offer specialized services to individuals with disabilities and their families. Understanding what these professionals do can help families support their loved [...]

A new report details changes to the nation's disability benefits system during 2025 and highlights the people most affected by those changes.

Here are 11 common acronyms in special needs planning and what to expect when you encounter them.

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?