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Court Overturns FDA Ban on School’s Use of Electric Shock Devices

Court Overturns FDA Ban on School’s Use of Electric Shock Devices

by Annette Hines | Sep 14, 2021 | Advocacy, Current Affairs

A federal appeals court has overturned a ban by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the use of electric shock devices (GED) used to moderate the behavior of people with disabilities. The 2-1 decision this summer by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit...
Navigating Social Security Disability Appeals

Navigating Social Security Disability Appeals

by Annette Hines | Aug 24, 2021 | Advocacy, General Interest, Social Security

The United States has two federal government benefits programs to help people with disabilities:  Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These have saved countless Americans unable to work for a living from becoming...
Better Care Better Jobs Bill Dangles Funding Hope

Better Care Better Jobs Bill Dangles Funding Hope

by Annette Hines | Aug 3, 2021 | Advocacy, Current Affairs, Special Needs

Families of children with special needs face a daunting challenge when their dependents age out of school. Right now, there is a paucity of state support in America for people whose disabilities mean they are unable to care for themselves, leaving family members,...
Britney Spears Case Offers Lessons on Guardianship

Britney Spears Case Offers Lessons on Guardianship

by Annette Hines | Jul 22, 2021 | Advocacy, Guardianships, Special Needs, Special Needs Planning

The Britney Spears Case is a legal fight to wrest back control over her personal and financial affairs and has flooded the issue of guardianship in Klieg lights.  While a full guardianship may be necessary for many individuals with special needs, the Spears case...
3 Tips When Hiring a Caregiver for a Child with Special Needs

3 Tips When Hiring a Caregiver for a Child with Special Needs

by Annette Hines | Jul 9, 2021 | Advocacy, Estate Planning, Parenting, Special Needs

Originally published on: https://attorney.elderlawanswers.com/newsletter/ Hiring a caregiver for someone with special needs can be a daunting task. Not only do you have to find a person with the experience, compassion, patience, and skills to work with your loved one,...
Apple Launching New Accessibility Features For Those With Disabilities

Apple Launching New Accessibility Features For Those With Disabilities

by Annette Hines | Jun 4, 2021 | Advocacy, COVID-19, Current Affairs, Special Needs, Special Needs Planning

Originally Published on Disability Scoop: The Disability Scoop Apple is set to roll out a host of updates to make its devices even more user-friendly for people with disabilities. Apple Software Updates The technology giant said that software updates coming later this...
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