Disability Issues

The ARC and United Cerebral Palsy have teamed up to create a newsletter which keeps families informed about the most important issues in Washington that are currently facing special needs families.

The U.S. House of Representatives, in what is seen as a victory for advocates of people with special needs, passed a bill that would put off implementation of several new Medicaid regulations until early 2009.

Carve out a bit of time out to cross off one to-do item that will be key to the future of your child with special needs.

Parents of children with special needs are often daunted by the different government programs that fall under "disability benefits."...

Several states have passed laws mandating insurance coverage for autism treatment and more than two dozen others are considering similar legislation.

A bill that would create IRA-like tax-exempt savings accounts for individuals with disabilities has bipartisan support in the Senate.

The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would require health insurers to provide the same level of coverage for mental illness that they do for physical illness, but the bill differs sharply from a version passed earlier by...

The Senate has passed a bill that would postpone the Bush administration's effort to restrict case management services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries, including individuals with physical or mental disabilities and children in foster care.

Here's a brief overview of recent federal initiatives to help adults with special needs surmount employment obstacles and find meaningful work.