by Annette Hines | Dec 28, 2018 | General Interest
SCOOT over, Uber and Lyft A Chicago area nonprofit – New Star – is working on developing a ridesharing service and phone app (like Uber and Lyft) that is focused on the needs of those with disabilities. They expect to make the app/service – called SCOOT...
by Annette Hines | Dec 27, 2018 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning
$15,000 … or maybe more The deadline for making a 2018 contribution to someone’s ABLE Account is fast approaching: Monday, December 31, 2018. In case you don’t already know, an ABLE Account can be a very useful supplement, or in some cases alternative, to a...
by Annette Hines | Dec 20, 2018 | General Interest
Abusing the Legislative Process? This year a number of articles, TV spotlights, and even a series on NPR have highlighted the risks of sexual and physical abuse and neglect for people with disabilities living institutionally and in the community. It is a hot topic at...
by Annette Hines | Dec 19, 2018 | Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning
Tidy up your estate and financial planning for the new year! Herewith a few things to think about as New Year’s resolutions to get done in January, and a few to get done before the end of 2018. Review your estate plan. Check over who you have listed as health care...
