Public Benefits

Helping Your Child Transition From School to Work

What will your child do after "aging out" of special education? If your child hopes to join the workforce, even part time, planning will be key.

Non-Profit Leads Push for Tax Credit for Special Needs Families

A Florida non-profit organization has begun a petition drive urging Congress to offer a tax credit to families of children with special needs to assist with the costs of obtaining guardianship.

High Court Rules Special Needs Parents Don't Need Lawyers in IDEA Suits

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that parents of special needs children do not need to hire a lawyer to sue a school district over their children's special education needs.

Insurance Program for Adults with Special Needs Re-Introduced in Congress

Several members of Congress have re-introduced legislation that would put in place a long-term care insurance program for adults with special needs.

Tax Tips for People With Special Needs and Their Families

April 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...

Federal Legislation Would Eliminate Use of 'Mentally Retarded' in Government Programs

After a successful effort by the 14-year-old brother of a girl with intellectual disabilities to remove the word "retarded" from Maryland law, US Senator Barbara Mikulski has proposed a bill that would do the same thing in all federal programs.

Program Provides Tax Benefits to Workers Shouldering Care Expenses

Workers who must pay for the care of a dependent relative, including a child with special needs, so that they can continue to work can get a significant tax benefit under a little-known provision of the Internal Revenue Code, the...