Mental Health Parity: A Tale of Two Bills From the Same Family
Senator Kennedy and his son, Representative Kennedy, are advocating for differing federal mental health parity bills.
Read moreSenator Kennedy and his son, Representative Kennedy, are advocating for differing federal mental health parity bills.
Read moreThe U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on February 27, 2007, in a case that will determine whether parents of special needs children must hire a lawyer to sue a school district over their children's special education needs.
Read moreA group of individuals with special needs has filed a class action lawsuit against the state of Illinois under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), asking the state to permit them to receive long-term care services at home rather than...
Read moreToday's special needs children have educational rights that could entitle them to a free public education.
Read moreWhile Social Security Disabled Adult Children's Benefits (DAC) benefits are a great option for many children with special needs, recipients need to be careful that they do not lose their Medicaid benefits.
Read moreAfter the Government Accountability Office found numerous instances of abuse and neglect when schools employed restraints and seclusion to "control" children with special needs, legislation was introduced in both the U.S. House and Senate aimed at reducing the use of...
Read moreApril 15th is right around the corner, which means that it is time to file yet another personal income tax return. If you or a loved one with special needs think that you need to file a return, here are...
Read moreA proposal to establish a new national long-term care insurance program for those with disabilities is under attack by the insurance industry.
Read moreIn an apparent violation of federal law, states are increasingly using nursing homes to house young and middle-age people with mental illnesses.
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