Special Needs News

The annual contribution limit for an ABLE account each year typically goes up in line with the annual gift tax exemption.

If an ABLE account has been set up for a person with special needs, what happens to the account if the beneficiary no longer qualifies as “disabled” according to IRS regulations due to medical [...]

Military members who have a dependent living with a disability may face unique challenges. Their loved one may need special medical care or tailored educational services. The Execptional [...]

For parents of a child with disabilities, government agencies have programs designed to help with health care and general expenses. As helpful as these programs can be, in many cases more [...]

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can range from mild concussions to severe damage and can lead to physical or mental impairments.

Some behavioral traits caused by a person's medical condition can be interpreted as combative by law enforcement officers. For this reason, registries for individuals with disabilities, [...]

Most people would jump at the chance to earn additional income or to receive a large cash gift from a friend or relative. But for SSI recipients, extra income sometimes causes more [...]

An estimated 20 percent of military-connected children have special needs. Under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015, [...]

For individuals with disabilities, rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft can be both a valuable resource and a source of frustration.

Because Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility and benefit amounts depend on financial need, recipients must report all sources of income to the SSA.