by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Apr 25, 2024 | News
When individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money. Depending on the jurisdiction, financial guardianship may also be called guardianship of the estate or conservatorship. In...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Apr 6, 2024 | News
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is arguably the most important federal law for children with special needs. The law mandates that all eligible children and youth ages 3 through 21 years old be provided with a “free and appropriate public...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Jan 15, 2024 | News
Today, more than 18 million American military veterans are living in the United States. To address the needs of this population, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has expanded health, education, home loan, and other veteran benefits over the years. VA...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Dec 1, 2023 | News
For nearly a decade, people with disabilities have had the option to accumulate savings in a special tax-free account – without risking their means-tested public benefits. In 2024, the annual limit on how much money one can deposit into these savings vehicles, known...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Sep 30, 2023 | News
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 4.4 percent of adults experience bipolar disorder during their lives. Individuals with certain disabilities may be able to secure disability benefits through the Social Security Administration...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Sep 30, 2023 | News
Intellectual or Developmental Disability, known as IDD, affects approximately 7.39 million people in the United States, according to a 2019 estimate by the University of Minnesota. Typically present at birth or onsetting in childhood, IDDs adversely impact a person’s...
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