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Happy Father’s Day from a Survivor

Happy Father’s Day from a Survivor

by Annette Hines | Jun 10, 2022 | General Interest, Parenting

Happy Father’s Day from a Survivor Father’s Day should be the positive of days for dads throughout the year. Better than birthdays. Better than Christmas. Even better than your family vacation. All the attention of your family goes into this day. And for your...
Grieving The Loss Of A Child During The Holidays

Grieving The Loss Of A Child During The Holidays

by Annette Hines | Nov 23, 2021 | General Interest, Parenting, Special Needs

As another holiday season approaches, I am so mindful of my grief and the grief of other parents whose child will not be with them this year. For me, my daughter Elizabeth is not here. It booms and thunders within me. I look up at my treasures in my office from both...
Senate Hearing on SSI Program That Traps Millions in Poverty

Senate Hearing on SSI Program That Traps Millions in Poverty

by Annette Hines | Oct 6, 2021 | Current Affairs, General Interest, Social Security, Special Needs

At a September 21 hearing on “Policy Options for Improving SSI,” a Senate subcommittee heard sometimes searing testimony that the Supplemental Security Insurance, SSI program is in desperate need of updating. SSI Program Traps Disabled People Into Poverty “While the...
Disaster Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities

Disaster Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities

by Annette Hines | Aug 31, 2021 | General Interest, Special Needs, Special Needs Planning

Planning for emergencies, whether natural or manmade, is crucial for everyone, not least people with disabilities. Advance preparation and having a disaster preparedness guide to follow can mean the difference between life and death, whether the threat comes from...
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...

8 Ways to be a Great Advocate for Your Family Member With Special Needs

by SNLGAdmin | Nov 26, 2019 | Advocacy, General Interest, Parenting

For most families, the journey of taking care of a family member with special needs is “a marathon, not a sprint”.  The emphasis must be on taking care of yourself and your family in order to take on the long-term role of advocate. Don’t...
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