by Annette Hines | Apr 14, 2021 | Advocacy, Current Affairs, Special Needs, Special Needs Planning
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...
by Annette Hines | Apr 7, 2021 | Advocacy, Special Needs
“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...
by Annette Hines | Mar 29, 2021 | Special Needs
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...
by Annette Hines | Mar 29, 2021 | Advocacy, Special Needs
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...
by Annette Hines | Mar 15, 2021 | Advocacy, Special Needs
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...
by Annette Hines | Mar 4, 2021 | Advocacy, Education, Special Needs
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,...
