by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jul 27, 2023 | News
Although people are willing to volunteer to care for a parent or loved one without any promise of compensation, entering into a caregiver contract (also called personal service or personal care agreement) with a family member can have many benefits. The Benefits of...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jul 27, 2023 | News
A 1999 Supreme Court case, Olmstead v. LC, granted people with disabilities the right to live at home and receive care in their community, instead of in nursing homes or other institutional settings. Almost 25 years have passed since the highest court issued its...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jul 27, 2023 | News
People with disabilities may qualify for certain financial assistance programs through the federal government. Social Security Disability Insurance is one of these types of programs. What Is Social Security Disability Insurance? Social Security Disability Insurance...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jul 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Currently, individuals who acquired a severe disability prior to age 22 are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) based on a parent’s work record. However, if a young person with a disability then wishes to pursue employment opportunities as they...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jul 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) makes public education available to children with disabilities ages 3 to 21. The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES) reports that 7.3 million students received special education or...
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