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Here are 11 common acronyms in special needs planning and what to expect when you encounter them.

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.

A new study suggests that autism may be just as prevalent among girls and boys, but that girls have generally been diagnosed later than boys.

Can a resident living in a group home buy and eat snacks like candy in the residence, and are there restrictions?...

How can I get a copy of my Social Security disability general statement?...

A special needs trust successor trustee can no longer serve due to health reasons. There is not enough money left for a professional trustee, and a pooled trust is not a good choice. I am not sure how much I...

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that schools must consider and provide necessary assistive technology (AT), but a new federal report found that many schools struggle to provide AT due to several systemic barriers.

When parents move their child to a facility for people with autism, they trust the facility's staff to give their child the care and respect they deserve. But what happens when their child endures abuse while living in the facility?...