A special needs trust (SNT) and an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account each provide a tax-free way for people with disabilities to save money. Both options provide a mechanism for saving money and protecting resources that ensures the…
More than one in five U.S. adults and one in six U.S. youth aged 6 to 17 experience a mental health disorder each year. Many different mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders fall under the umbrella term of mental illness, and they can vary…
Navigating the job market and achieving career growth can come with unique challenges for individuals with disabilities. To this end, the United States government has developed a range of resources specifically tailored to support people with disabilities, including veterans, in…
In recent years, the number of for-profit companies preying on people with disabilities and veterans applying for state and federal government benefits has surged. These entities exploit the complexities of the benefits system, often leaving the most vulnerable members of…
If you are a parent, or if you are planning to become a parent or have another child, the scenario of having a child with a disability has probably crossed your mind. Disabilities can form before birth or after birth…
We are fortunate to have a representative democracy here in the United States. A fundamental aspect of a representative democracy is the right to vote, shared by all eligible citizens, including adults with physical disabilities and cognitive impairments. Adults with…
Ask any parent, and they’ll tell you: raising a child is expensive. This is true across the board, but for parents of children with special needs, the additional costs involved can accumulate rapidly. The costs of such necessities as health…
Over the past couple of years, artificial intelligence has entered the mainstream. It is receiving increased funding and attention from government and private development sources. In the world of assistive technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to have significant potential…
The following article was featured in the print edition of Newsday on July 9th, 2024 written by Lynn Brenner. My husband and I, both 61, are thinking about how our future retirements will affect our son. He’s 31 and has…
Based on current data, it is estimated that 42 million individuals in the United States are currently living with a disability that would classify them as having special needs. Individuals with special needs may include those diagnosed with: A developmental…