Special Needs Law Group Blog
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...
New Website Assists Disabled Individuals With COVID-19 Vaccine
“If cerebral palsy is not going to take me out, I refuse to let a pandemic, or a virus do the same.” -Emmanuel Jenkins To facilitate vaccine information for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the National Association of Councils on Developmental...
Health Care Insurance for Individuals with Disabilities In Massachusetts and Beyond
There are several types of insurance coverage for health care services: Private insurance (including group health plans); Public assistance (Medicaid and Medicare); and State-funded health benefits plans. Because the coverage and appeal rights differ based on...
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