Assured
As·sured | ə-ˈshu̇rd
1: characterized by certainty or security
2: very confident
3: sure that something is certain or true
Independent Living for People With Disabilities
People with disabilities, regardless of age, often face barriers to living on their own. However, a variety of community-based options present an alternative to long-term care facilities, helping individuals with disabilities maintain autonomy. Barriers to Independent...
The Importance of Having a Special Needs Trust for Your Child Regardless of Limited Assets
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...
Employment Up for People With Disabilities But Gaps Remain
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...
Will a Special Needs Trust Impact My Section 8 Voucher?
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...
Legal Guardianship for Adults With Serious Mental Illness
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...
Is a Personal Injury Settlement Taxed?
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...
A Parent’s Situation Can Shift Child’s SSI to SSDI Benefits
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...
An Advocate Can Support Your Journey
More than 70 percent of adults in the U.S. report being dissatisfied with the health care system, according to TIME Magazine. Navigating the medical services network can be stressful and overwhelming, particularly for older adults facing increasingly complex health...
LEGAL UPDATE: Bill Seeks to Remove SSI Marriage Penalty, Up Asset Limits
Bipartisan legislation recently reintroduced in the House of Representatives aims to modernize a number of outdated rules regarding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility. The federal government enacted SSI in 1972 under President Nixon, and yet many of the...
SSI vs SSDI: 3 Big Differences
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are both federal health care programs that provide cash payments to people who meet the federal definition of “disabled.” But the similarities between the two programs end there. What...