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How Will the New Stimulus Package Help People With Special Needs—Including...

President Obama recently signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, better known as the second economic stimulus plan, into law. This law significantly increases federal spending...

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Most Social Security Disability and SSI Beneficiaries to Receive One-Time...

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“the stimulus bill”), Congress has authorized one-time $250 payments to most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security...

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Most Parents Of Children With Special Needs Lack A Plan to Cover A Lifetime...

Though the vast majority of America’s 2.6 million children with special needs will need costly care long after their parents have passed away, few parents are prepared for that day.  New research...

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Most Adults With Special Needs Require Estate Planning Documents

Disabilities take many forms, and not all of them affect a person with special needs’ ability to make decisions. In fact, although many, if not most, people with either mental illness or some form of...

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Attorney Sheri Abrams to Speak at “Circle of Support” Conference

The Circle of Support Conference is a conference for families of children with special needs and the professionals who work with them. The conference is sponsored by the ARC of Prince William County....

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What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that helps people with disabilities and very low incomes pay for food, clothing and shelter. SSI is often confused with Social Security...

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Seven Tax Tips for Disabled Taxpayers

Taxpayers with disabilities may qualify for a number of IRS tax credits and benefits. Parents of children with disabilities may also qualify. These seven tax credits and other benefits are available...

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Now That Sandy Has Passed—-Consider Signing Up For Fairfax’s Special Needs...

Fairfax county’s Special Needs Registry allows residents with medical needs, and organizations assisting those with social needs, an opportunity to provide information to the county government so that...

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