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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 [...]
Continue reading...The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy released statistics in July pegging the unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities at 16.4 percent. The unemployment rate for persons without disabilities remained at 9.5 percent. On July 26, President Barack Obama signed an executive order entitled “Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals with Disabilities.” The order [...]
Continue reading...Continuing care retirement communities are gaining in popularity as alternatives to home or nursing home care. A recent report released by the Government Accountability Office outlines some of the challenges these communities face, given the current economic climate. Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) consolidate a range of services, from housing to full nursing care, into [...]
Continue reading...Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in children. Affecting an estimated three to five percent of children worldwide, ADHD can cause symptoms that last into adulthood. Children diagnosed with the disorder have to work on controlling impulsive behaviors and managing their attention issues, while their parents must keep [...]
Continue reading...With an estimated 21 million families in the U.S. having at least one family member with a disability, your family is not alone. Also common with such families is the need for special needs planning. Have you planned for the future of your loved one with special needs? Perhaps your loved one’s needs are currently [...]
Continue reading...If you are the parent of a child with special needs, you already know that a meeting is required at least once a year with school officials to discuss your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Education is one of the most important things in a child’s life, so it pays to be prepared. What specifically [...]
Continue reading...Life insurance is key to planning for the future of your child with special needs. With the daily demands of caring for your child, you may sometimes forget about his later years when you are no longer around. But it’s imperative to think about how he will be cared for in the future. One of [...]
Continue reading...With many recent high school graduates preparing to go off to college, parents may begin to grow concerned about their children’s ability to take responsibility and go out on their own. Although most graduates are legal adults when they leave the house, many of them are not ready to take on the responsibilities that come [...]
Continue reading...Making sure that your child with special needs gets the education he deserves will require you to become your child’s advocate and take an active role in education planning. In order to do so, you need to understand the education laws that affect children with disabilities. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that [...]
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