Know Your Child's Educational Rights
Today's special needs children have educational rights that could entitle them to a free public education.
Read moreToday's special needs children have educational rights that could entitle them to a free public education.
Read moreApril 15th is right around the corner, which means that it is time to file yet another personal income tax return. If you or a loved one with special needs think that you need to file a return, here are...
Read moreIf your child is having trouble in school but has not yet been diagnosed with a learning disability, or if you think that your child's special needs may require help at school, it is never too early to request an...
Read moreThe Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility created a new, interactive online dialogue called United We Ride which took place during the first two weeks of November. The entire dialogue is now available for review.
Read moreAfter the Government Accountability Office found numerous instances of abuse and neglect when schools employed restraints and seclusion to "control" children with special needs, legislation was introduced in both the U.S. House and Senate aimed at reducing the use of...
Read moreA final achievement in a short but remarkable life was a contribution to improving housing conditions for those with special needs.
Read moreAn amendment to health care reform legislation would offer people with special needs greater access to in-home attendant services.
Read moreAfter a successful effort by the 14-year-old brother of a girl with intellectual disabilities to remove the word "retarded" from Maryland law, US Senator Barbara Mikulski has proposed a bill that would do the same thing in all federal programs.
Read moreWhen a person with special needs can’t make important financial decisions, due to their disability or age, the government sends their benefits directly to a third party, known as a representative payee.
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