by Annette Hines | Apr 28, 2021 | Advocacy, COVID-19, Current Affairs, Special Needs, Special Needs Planning
It was a doggone big win on March 30, 2021 for those with mental or physical disabilities who wish to have a service dog – but cannot afford a formally trained, certified one. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco: Ruled that a formal...
by Annette Hines | Apr 22, 2021 | Advocacy, COVID-19, Current Affairs, Special Needs, Special Needs Planning
By now, everyone is probably pretty tired of hearing about “new” guidelines on COVID-19. One thing we can probably all agree on is how confusing, frustrating and stressful the last year has been, right? We all want to return to our routines and get back to...
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...
