Special Needs Law Group Blog
Mental Health Emergencies Need Assistance Beyond 911
Fatal shootings by police officers have attracted nationwide attention. Since 2015, almost a quarter of the fatal shootings involved those suffering from mental health issues. In response to the alarming number of fatal encounters by those experiencing mental...
How the American Families Plan Affects Those With Disabilities
To ensure the nation recovers from the staggering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Joe Biden recently announced his American Families Plan that proposed sweeping, impactful changes. The plan is the second part of Biden’s American Jobs Plan which not only...
Court Rules Service Dogs Trained by Owners Don’t Require Formal Certification
It was a doggone big win on March 30, 2021 for those with mental or physical disabilities who wish to have a service dog – but cannot afford a formally trained, certified one. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco: Ruled that a formal...
New Must-Know COVID-19 CDC Guidelines for Adult Day Services Centers
By now, everyone is probably pretty tired of hearing about "new" guidelines on COVID-19. One thing we can probably all agree on is how confusing, frustrating and stressful the last year has been, right? We all want to return to our routines and get back to living and...
How an ABLE Account Can Help You Save Your Stimulus Check
Understandably, individuals with disabilities may be concerned that government stimulus payments related to COVID-19 could impact their eligibility for public benefits. According to a recent article in Disability Scoop, most federal, state and local programs do...
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