All U.S. citizens have a federally guaranteed right to vote, but depending on the state, those under guardianship (or conservatorship) may not have that right.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is arguably the most important federal law for children with special needs. Here are the law's major provisions that [...]
A little-publicized effect of the health care legislation the House of Representatives recently passed is its potential impact on vital health services that special education students [...]
A parent serving as trustee can confront many daunting problems involving trust laws and public benefits regulations that affect the administration of a special needs trust.
Through its “Build Your Future” online tool, The Arc helps adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families plan ahead so they can live as independently as [...]
A trustee's level of involvement in the beneficiary's affairs can be confusing for beneficiaries and families, who may be under the impression that the trustee has the decision-making power in [...]
The Kentucky attorney who called himself “Mr. Social Security” pleaded guilty to working with doctors and an administrative law judge to procure $550 million in Social Security [...]
The experience of being the sibling of someone with special needs is often overlooked. To help fill this void, a New Jersey teenager has created a 20-page comic book that presents six [...]
Parents of students with disabilities may be rethinking their child’s educational plan after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of a child with autism and attention [...]
