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When creating and administering a special needs trust, it can be hard to find a suitable trustee that is skilled in investments and the ongoing administration of the trust. A pooled special needs trust, also known as a (d)(4)(C) SNT, is established and operated by a nonprofit association that typically has record for how it [...]
Continue reading...Decisions to recommend a one-to-one aide must weigh the factors of both: - The student’s individual needs; - The available supports in the setting where the student’s IEP will be implemented. There are certain important considerations that must be made by the CPSE/CSE in regard to the factors above. These include, but are not limited [...]
Continue reading...New Yorkers who have Medicaid and need home attendant services can have this type of care covered. Approval is granted when financial and medical criteria are met, and an individual submits an M11q form that his or her doctor has thoroughly completed. These services can offer substantial savings for an individual and their family, and [...]
Continue reading...November is a time to applaud all those who contribute to caregiving and the National Family Caregivers Month. Caregivers play a crucial role in helping family members and friends get the care they need to overcome the daily challenges of a chronic or disabling condition. Many people are caregivers who graciously sacrifice their time and [...]
Continue reading...The National Association for Down Syndrome dedicates October as Down Syndrome month, and encourages awareness in online and offline events throughout the month to show how this condition affects many children and adults. Advocacy for individuals with Down Syndrome has increased over the years, but there is always more that can be done to focus [...]
Continue reading...Private Medicare special needs plans now have new quality improvement measures they must adhere to according to a recent announcement by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). These types of special needs plans (SNP) cover patients who have severe or disabling chronic conditions, are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, and are oftentimes [...]
Continue reading...Founded by Public Safety Officers, Project Lifesaver International (PLI), is an organization whose sole mission is to provide a timely response to save the lives of adults and children with Autism, Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome, Dementia, and other conditions, who wander. Started in 1999, PLI has offered public outreach programs to educate others about wandering. They [...]
Continue reading...In response to the recent article “Special Education for Schools a Delicate Balancing Act,” attorney Adrienne J. Arkontaky, Esq., partner at the law firm of Littman Krooks LLP has stated: “It is imperative for lawmakers to understand the ramifications of cutting back funds for special education. The IDEA and Part 200 of the Regulations of [...]
Continue reading...Parents of children with disabilities are often unsure of where to turn for financial and health care assistance for their children. There are several options available, each with its own qualifications. Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, provides monthly payments for children with disabilities who are under 18 who meet the government’s definition of disability, and [...]
Continue reading...As the parent of a child with special needs, you are probably familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, also known as IDEA, as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Although there is a relationship between the two statutes, they have different objectives. Section 504 is intended to eliminate barriers that exclude [...]
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