Filing a Due Process Complaint
Complaint Parents who have children with special needs have options when they disagree or are in dispute with a decision of a local school district regarding the services their child...
Government
Have You heard? IRS Increases Limit For ABLE Accounts
Federal gift tax exclusion has increased from $16,000 to $17,000 annually. This increase went into effect this month and is allowing people with disabilities to save more money without jeopardizing...
The Most Valuable Sticker: I Voted
Part 3 in a series on using research to guide decision making For most of us, voting in an election seems more important today than in any previous time in...
What is the Best Financial Advice You would Give to a Family with a Child with Special Needs?
The most important step The most important step is having a serious conversation about what your plans are for your child’s future. You need to think about this future in...
Medwaiver Program How the Waiver Can Help Your Child
Parents of special needs children today have many options available for help. One such option is the Medicaid Waiver Program. While not for everyone, and while it may differ from...
Applying for SSI Benefits for a Child With Special Needs
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) If you are the parent of a child with special needs, you will know how much added cost your family experiences, from therapy, medical bills, house...
Fad Treatments Making Good Choices for Your Child
Fad Treatments Each year, people gather all over for conferences and conventions focused on supporting people with special needs. These events offer opportunities to connect with others facing similar issues...
Requests Prior to IEP Meetings: Eval Reports and Draft IEPs
Request Eval Reports and Draft IEPs As you are getting ready for your upcoming eligibility or IEP meeting, have you requested a copy of the evaluation reports or a draft...
9 Things You Need to Know to Maximize Your Child’s Benefits
9 Things You Need to Know to Maximize Your Child’s Benefits Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare benefits are critical pieces of the financial base that will provide your child with...
Be Prepared…
Be Prepared Fifteen years ago, we had no voice …. and didn’t even know we needed one! Boy, were we wrong! Not knowing the IEP process, the verbiage, or our...