Special Needs News

When parents move their child to a facility for people with autism, they trust the facility's staff to give their child the care and respect they deserve. But what happens when their [...]

My friend was the conservator of her intellectually disabled long term partner. She died suddenly and didn't name a successor. What steps do I need to take to become his conservator?

My husband is disabled and on SSI. I will be inheriting money when my parents pass away. Everything is in their will. If my husband needs nursing home care in the future, what is the lookback [...]

Is there a maximum amount that a special needs trust (SNT) will allow for a new car purchase?

How do I become the legal guardian of my mentally and physically handicapped daughter?

Some states now let people with autism and other communication disabilities choose to add a symbol or note to their driver’s license or state ID to alert law enforcement that the individual [...]

Even a well-intentioned special needs trust trustee or other caring family members can make mistakes that may put a person with a disability at risk of losing public benefits such [...]

The best cities for people with disabilities to live in, according to a WalletHub analysis of 182 U.S. cities, score highest on a combination of quality of life, health care, and economy [...]

How do I get a service dog for my daughter with special needs?

Discussing end-of-life care with a loved one who has an intellectual or developmental disability is about honoring who they are, what matters to them, and how they want to live.