by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Mar 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Every child deserves a secure future, especially those with unique/special needs including all with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). This is why creating a special needs trust (SNT) is crucial, no matter your financial status. Reasons why include the...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Mar 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Thirteen percent of Americans experience a disability, according to 2023 data. Having a disability can shape one’s life in many ways. One area it can impact is employment. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently published its 2023 report on employment among...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Feb 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Half of Americans report that access to affordable housing is a problem in their community, according to the Pew Research Center. For families affected by disability, housing costs can pose a particularly significant concern. According to the Center on Budget and...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Feb 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Mental illness affects one in five adults in the United States, the National Institute of Mental Health reports. The severity of mental illness varies. Serious mental illnesses are mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders that cause significant life impairment and...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Feb 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Approximately 6 percent of adult Americans experience an activity-limiting injury every three months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Injuries can happen because of carelessness, such as distracted driving or a slippery floor at a...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Feb 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Because of their disability, a person receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may not have worked long enough to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits on their own work record. Therefore, once they meet the government’s strict physical...
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