Special Needs Planning

For individuals with disabilities, assistive technology (AT) in the home can provide increased independence, enhance safety, and improve overall quality of life.

A new GAO report found that parents of children with disabilities experience many barriers to finding child care that meets their needs.

Parents of children with disabilities often face extra financial challenges. Understanding available resources is crucial in ensuring that their children receive the necessary care without undue financial burden.

Artificial intelligence is helping those with disabilities overcome challenges to participate more actively in society, education, and the workforce. Government benefits can help people pay for assistive technology.

Twice exceptional students are a unique group. They are gifted students with disabilities who typically excel in certain subjects but may struggle or be at grade level in others. ...

Making plans that address your child's experience while living with certain impairments requires careful thought and planning. When looking toward their future, consider your child's ability to make decisions and find the resources they will need.

Caregivers can suffer from a variety of physical and emotional burdens whether they are a part-time or full-time caregiver. They may deal with losing sleep, lack of an appetite, depression, exhaustion, increased anxiety, and compassion fatigue as they take care...

Young adults with disabilities may face numerous barriers when reaching adulthood, from finding employment to securing housing. A transition plan can support a successful shift to adulthood.

Families who care for children with special needs know estate planning is crucial. They will face many challenges and worry what might happen to their child when they can no longer be there to help them.