by admin | Oct 25, 2023 | Elder Law, Guardianship, Special Needs
When Does Someone Need Financial Guardianship? When individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money. This may be an appointment on its own or an appointment with other...
by admin | Sep 29, 2023 | Special Needs
Should You Hire a Special Education Advocate? The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) makes public education available to children with disabilities ages 3 to 21. The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES) reports that 7.3...
by admin | Sep 13, 2023 | Special Needs
What Other Benefits Can I Get Out of SSDI? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal benefits program. Through SSDI, the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides monthly monetary support for those who can no longer work because of long-term or...
by admin | Jul 26, 2023 | Special Needs
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. As a spectrum disorder, ASD impacts individuals differently and to varying degrees. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...
by admin | Jul 25, 2023 | Special Needs
Emotional support animals (ESAs) are pets prescribed by a licensed mental health professional for those with disabling mental illness. While emotional support animals are commonly cats and dogs, any animal can serve in this capacity, such as a bird, rabbit, or...
