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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted April 29, 2025

Long-Term Care for a Special Needs Child: What to Ask

Irish actor Colin Farrell made recent headlines in connection with his 21-year-old son James, who has a genetic developmental disability called Angelman syndrome.

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted April 22, 2025

AI Tools Can Support Families Navigating Special Needs Care

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to support families caring for a disabled loved one with certain tasks.

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted April 19, 2025

DOGE Cuts Popular Program for Students With Disabilities

A promising new initiative launched by the United States Department of Education for students with disabilities has been shuttered by the Department of Government Efficiency.

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted April 16, 2025

DOJ Rescinds Multiple ADA Guidance Documents

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is removing 11 pieces of guidance clarifying how businesses can comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted April 12, 2025

Disability Advocates Sue Social Security Administration

A coalition of national advocacy organizations, including the American Association of People with Disabilities and the National Federation of the Blind, and individual plaintiffs with [...]

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted April 10, 2025

I Need a Representative Payee for SSI. What Are My Options?

I live in California. I have no one in my life who would be appropriate or qualified to act as my representative payee. The Social Security Administration is requiring me to have a [...]

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted April 10, 2025

Can I Be Paid as an SNT Trustee If I Live in Another State?

Can the trustee (who lives in Texas) of a special needs trust established in California be compensated for their time?

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted April 8, 2025

Driver’s License Markers for People With Autism

A New Jersey program allows individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other communication disorders to have a voluntary designation on their driver's licenses or ID cards to alert law [...]

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted April 7, 2025

Lawsuit Threatens Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

In September 2024, 17 states filed a lawsuit, Texas v. Becerra, against the United States arguing that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is unconstitutional.

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By Kevin Urbatsch
In Special Needs News
Posted April 7, 2025

How Education Cuts May Affect Students With Disabilities

The second Trump administration has recently made significant budget cuts to the United States Department of Education and has made clear its intention to close the [...]

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