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Procedural Safeguards and Your Rights as a Special Education Parent
...important: a clear map of what you're entitled to under federal law. Knowing what's in it changes how you show...Education Act (IDEA), outlining the legal rights the federal government grants parents in special education...(IDEA), outlining the legal rights the federal government grants parents in special education decisions....
Legal > Government Benefits
Maryland Is Cutting $250 Million in Disability Services. Families Have Days to Push Back.
The Maryland Senate passed a budget on March 13 cutting $126 million from the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) in fiscal 2027. When federal matching dollars are counted, the actual loss exceeds $250 million. Advocates rallied at the statehouse on March 25. The House took up the budget March...
Global Insights > Advocacy
Beyond the IEP: Legal Rights Parents of Children with Disabilities Should Know
...covers employment. Title II covers state and local government services. Title III covers public accommodations:...school system. ADA complaints are filed with federal agencies: the EEOC for employment, HUD for housing,...Department of Justice for public accommodations and government services. Employment Protections Parents Often...
Financial > Government Benefits
Medicaid Waiver Waiting Lists: How to Access Services While You Wait (and How to Jump the Line)
...for family caregivers Supported employment and job coaching Adult day programs Home modifications and assistive technology Residential habilitation Federal law doesn't require states to offer waivers, and states can cap enrollment. When more people qualify than a state is willing to fund, waiting lists...
Education > Higher Education
College Programs for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: What CTPs Offer
...pathway to college experiences that were previously out of reach, and the federal government now recognizes these programs as eligible for Pell Grants and...college experiences that were previously out of reach, and the federal government now recognizes these programs as eligible for Pell Grants and work-study...
Legal > Government Benefits
When Your Medicaid Provider Stops Taking Patients: What Families Can Do
When rate cuts force providers to stop accepting Medicaid, families still have options and rights under federal network adequacy rules.
News > Advocacy
Self-Advocacy for Adults with Disabilities: How to Speak Up in Medical Work and Daily Life
...your employer has 15 or more employees, equal access to state and local government services, and access to public accommodations like restaurants, hotels,...housing. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act covers programs that receive federal funding, including most schools and many healthcare providers. Those aren't...
Legal > Housing
Your Complete Guide to Disability Housing Rights Under Federal Law
...piece together: which federal law covers your housing...Everything in one place. Which Federal Law Protects You. Four...Law Protects You. Four federal laws govern disability...from anyone except the federal government, the FHA is...anyone except the federal government, the FHA is your primary...(ADA): Covers public and government-owned housing, including...
Financial > Government Benefits
What SSI Asset and Income Rules Mean for Working Parents
...doesn't have to be to each other: if a parent and stepparent both live in the home, both incomes are deemed. The 2026 SSI Limits. For 2026, the maximum federal SSI benefit is $994 per month for an individual. Your child's actual benefit depends on countable income, which includes deemed parental income after...
Global Insights > Laws
The 2026 Digital Accessibility Deadline: What Parents Need to Know About School and Healthcare Portals
...run into a system built without you in mind. Federal rules finalized in 2024 are about to change that....announced final regulations requiring state and local government entities to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines...public hospitals, and telehealth platforms used by government-funded healthcare providers. For parents of children...
Financial > Government Benefits
SSI vs SSDI: The Complete Guide to Understanding Which Disability Benefit You Qualify For
...work due to a medical condition expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. 2. Income limits Your countable income must fall below the federal benefit rate, which changes...
Legal > Government Benefits
What to Do When Medicaid Cuts Your Child's In-Home Care
...in many states. The notice may say your child's authorized hours are being reduced, a service is being terminated, or coverage is being suspended. Federal rules require that you receive advance notice before services are reduced or stopped. In most states, that means at least 10 days, though many states...