Learning Disability Week: Recognizing Learning Disabilities
Learning Disability Week, which takes place in the third week of June, is a good opportunity to recognize and support those with learning disabilities.
How Are Benefits for Disability (SSDI) Calculated?
When applying for SSDI, many people want to know upfront how much they will be eligible to receive in benefits each month. An individual on a fixed income who can’t work because of a [...]
Independent Living for People With Disabilities
People with disabilities often face barriers to living on their own. However, a variety of community-based options present an alternative to long-term care facilities, helping [...]
CRDP and CRSC Support Retired Disabled Veterans
Through Concurrent Retirement and Disability Pay (CRDP) and Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC), retired military personnel can receive compensation for disabilities or [...]
Transition Plans Support Adolescents With Disabilities
Young adults with disabilities may face numerous barriers when reaching adulthood, from finding employment to securing housing. A transition plan can support a successful shift to [...]
If My Brother-in-Law Lives Here for Free, Will He Lose SSI?
I am letting my sister and her husband stay in our basement until they can find an apartment, my brother-in-law is getting SSI, if I don't charge them rent, will his SSI change while they are [...]
Can I Put My Inheritance in a Third-Party SNT?
I'm on Medicaid and SSI. I'll be receiving a financial inheritance within the next year or less. Can I deposit my own inheritance in a Third-Party Special Needs Trust and spend it on myself? I [...]
Can a Special Needs Trust Rent an Apartment?
I'm receiving SSDI. I'm on Medicaid. Can a special needs trust rent an apartment? Can a special needs trust be a co-tenant on a lease?
