Disability Issues

A new report details changes to the nation's disability benefits system during 2025 and highlights the people most affected by those changes.

A recent lawsuit raises a fundamental question: Who decides how disability rights rules are applied – states or the federal government?...

Making art accessible is both a matter of rights and common sense. People with disabilities deserve equal access to cultural heritage, and accessible experiences also attract more visitors and strengthen cultural tourism.

SSI and SSDI are both federal programs that provide cash payments to people who meet the federal definition of disabled. But SSI helps people with disabilities with a limited income, and SSDI doesn’t care about income.

Special Needs 101

The Americans with Disabilities Act, commonly known as the ADA, is considered one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation for people with disabilities.  This is how it works.

Special Needs 101

The Temple University Collaborative has written "A Practical Guide for People With Mental Health Conditions Who Want to Work" to help provide that support to people with mental health diagnoses who wish to return to successful careers.

Special Needs 101

Although the typical SSDI recipient has worked for a fairly long time before the onset of their disability, adults who became disabled before age 22 may qualify for SSDI if their parent meets certain qualifications.

Special Needs 101

Guardianship can provide parents of children with special needs a way to protect their child's financial and medical wellbeing even after they have turned 18. Learn how guardianship works and the court process.

Special Needs 101

There are so many programs and services available for people with disabilities that it can make your head spin. Fortunately, the federal government has created a Web site that collects information about a wide variety of state and federal resources...

Special Needs 101