How to Prepare for Your First IEP Meeting
Many parents feel intimidated at the thought of attending their child’s first Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting, but with adequate preparation it can be an informative, [...]
Helping Your Child Transition From School to Work
What will your child do after "aging out" of special education? If your child hopes to join the workforce, even part time, planning will be key.
Choosing an Investment Adviser for a Special Needs Trust
In many cases, the trustee of a special needs trust should hire a professional investment adviser. Here are some guidelines for hiring one.
Medigap Gap Unduly Burdens Medicare Recipients Under 65
Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities who are under 65 years old have a difficult time obtaining “Medigap” insurance that fills in the gaps in their Medicare coverage, according [...]
U.S. Supreme Court Will Decide What Is an Appropriate Education for Children with Disabilities
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could influence how millions of special needs children are educated under the federal law that requires public schools to provide [...]
Can You Set Up a Special Needs Trust for Someone Who Doesn't Receive Government Benefits?
We have a brother with special needs -- a documented intellectual disability -- who works full time and does not receive benefits. Our father just died and we have money coming, but he did not [...]
New Guide Helps in Navigating the Section 8 Maze
The Technical Assistance Collaborative (TAC) recently published “Section 8 Made Simple – Special Edition,” a guide that can help applicants and their advocates understand [...]
Can a Trust Pay for a Beneficiarys Special Diet?
Can a special needs trust pay for the beneficiary's doctor-prescribed special diet?
Are Pooled Trusts Rated?
Is there an organization that evaluates pooled trusts and rates them like other charities?
