For the tens of millions of Americans living with a disability, financial hardship often accompanies the physical and emotional challenges they can face on the path to full participation in society. Many disabled individuals rely on public benefit programs for…
The modern family is no longer defined by the nuclear model. Today, blended families — where one or both partners bring children from previous relationships — are increasingly common. So-called “non-traditional” families, including blended families, now outnumber traditional ones in…
Navigating legal and financial planning can often feel overwhelming. Whether you’re planning for your family’s future, addressing sensitive healthcare decisions, or ensuring accessibility for loved ones with special needs, having reliable guidance is invaluable. To help individuals and families make…
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…