by Annette Hines | Jan 17, 2019 | Education, General Interest
For most of us, paying for college for our children means some combination of 529 Plans, regular savings, our current income while the children are in college, and the children working and saving themselves.529 plans (college savings plans) really only make sense if...
by Annette Hines | Dec 31, 2018 | General Interest
Immunity Readers of this blog may recall we reported on two new FINRA regulations on February 7, 2018. These govern securities professionals and among other things allowed a securities professional concerned about elder abuse to put a hold on disbursement of funds for...
by Annette Hines | Dec 28, 2018 | General Interest
SCOOT over, Uber and Lyft A Chicago area nonprofit – New Star – is working on developing a ridesharing service and phone app (like Uber and Lyft) that is focused on the needs of those with disabilities. They expect to make the app/service – called SCOOT...
by Annette Hines | Dec 20, 2018 | General Interest
Abusing the Legislative Process? This year a number of articles, TV spotlights, and even a series on NPR have highlighted the risks of sexual and physical abuse and neglect for people with disabilities living institutionally and in the community. It is a hot topic at...
by Annette Hines | Nov 26, 2018 | General Interest
Think College has been awarded a $2.5 million Stepping Up Technology Implementation Grant from the US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs. The project will fund the development of Future Quest Island – Explorations: Advancing...
