Disability 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 research suggests.

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.

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.

Mainstream vouchers provide federally funded housing assistance to persons aged 18 to 61 with a disability, who are homeless, are living in an institution, or are at risk of homelessness or institutionalization.

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

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

A sole benefit trust is a helpful estate planning tool if your family has cross-generational support needs. If a senior with more than $2,000 in assets wants to apply for Medicaid - but also wants to provide for a disabled relative...

While a guardian can support the protected person by making important decisions, in some cases, an individual may wish to change or dissolve the arrangement.

If you are permanently unable to work due to a disability, you may be able to obtain a total and permanent disability (TPD) discharge of your federal student loan debt.