Disability Issues

Despite support from both sides of the aisle and appeals from disability advocates across the country, proposed legislation intended to offer greater financial support to millions of older adults and people with disabilities is not part of Congress' year-end spending package.

The Senate and House have cleared the passage of a year-end $1.7 trillion appropriations bill that will affect people with disabilities on several fronts.

Although guardianship can benefit individuals who genuinely need help and protection, improper arrangements can adversely impact a person's life.

A True Link card could save your family member from exploitation and predatory banking practices.

Families who had previously sought to establish an SNT for a disabled loved one could not effectively designate a charitable organization as a remainder beneficiary. Legislation passed in late 2022 has changed this.

In January 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it would award nearly $25 million to help fund housing for people with disabilties.

In January 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a case addressing retroactive disability benefits for military veterans. Its decision has important implications for how soon veterans with disabilities should apply to the VA for assistance.

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.

Care facility closures are becoming increasingly prevalent, especially in rural areas, and can significantly impact residents' lives.