Special Needs Law Group Blog
Social Security Benefits for the Disability Community
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available to people whose disabilities prevent gainful employment. In order to qualify, an individual must meet both of the following requirements: Cannot have greater than $2,000 in countable resources, AND Cannot...
Disability Advocates Push CDC to Grant COVID-19 Vaccine Priority
Since the release of COVID-19 vaccine rollout plans, advocates have been outraged at the lack of priority for individuals with developmental disabilities. While some states include individuals with disabilities who live in long-term care facilities and group...
Educational Entitlements for Children and Young Adults with Disabilities
Children and young adults between the ages of 3 and 21 whose disabilities are severe enough to negatively affect learning are entitled to special education services at no cost to parents, and these services are federally mandated in all states. In most states,...
Four Questions to Help You Choose the Right Professional Trustee for Your Special Needs Trust
Parents or other family members establishing a special needs trust for their child often want to name a professional — usually a bank, trust company, attorney, certified public accountant, or non-profit — as one of the trustees of the trust in order to take advantage...
A Guide to Special Needs Planning
Any parent naturally wonders what will happen to their child once they are no longer able to provide their care, financial support, advocacy, and oversight. This is especially true for parents of children with disabilities. These parents must make a plan for what...
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