Special Needs News

If you or your loved one are facing a guardianship or conservatorship case in court, consider contacting an attorney for [...]

People living with a disability have the right to engage in full-time, part-time work, or self-employment.

The guardianship of an adult, in which a judge appoints an individual to make choices for a person over 18, is appropriate when the [...]

Lois Curtis - known as "L.C." in a historic disability rights case - has died. She passed away from cancer at her home in November 2022 at age 55.

Many caregivers put their needs last, often giving up income to step into a caregiving role. As a result, they may suffer quality of life and financial and health issues.

People with various disabilities encounter barriers to basic health care on a regular basis, and some doctors are only making these disparities worse, recent [...]

The Social Security Administration has announced that its beneficiaries will see a significant increase – totaling nearly 9 percent – in their monthly Social Security checks come January 2023.

There are many important factors that determine your eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Recipients are responsible for reporting changes to the [...]

Studies show that looking after those with special needs exacts a toll on caregivers. This Thanksgiving season, shift your focus a little and remember that you [...]

For some people with disabilities, a guardianship or conservatorship would be overly restrictive. Supported decision-making can be an [...]