by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Written By: Andrew T. Huber Source: AmericanBar.org The trust protector’s role is relatively new in modern trusts. Generally, trust protectors provide oversight of certain decisions and allow for a degree of flexibility not easily accommodated by the traditional...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
Among adults aged 18 and older in the United States, estimates suggest that about 125,000 have Down syndrome (DS). It remains the main genetic cause of intellectual disability that qualifies individuals automatically for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and, in...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
The announcement about the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 is now out, and it’s good news for disability benefits recipients. Those who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) will soon see a 3.2 percent...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
For many people with disabilities, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – aka food stamps – is an invaluable lifeline. Nearly 14 million people with disabilities receive vital nutrition assistance through SNAP, according to the Center on Budget and...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Oct 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses and 5,190 workplace deaths in the United States in 2021. Workplace injuries and deaths can have severe consequences. Injured workers often must take...
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