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LA College Fair for Learning Differences
...knowledge of teach; the rates of graduation and retention; and the cost of financial aid. Take your list of questions to the college fair, so you are prepared...of questions to the college fair, so you are prepared to discuss your concerns and your options with admissions representatives, who, apart from students,...
Financial > Grants
How to Get a USDA Section 504 Grant or Loan to Make Your Home Accessible
...bathroom remodel to make it accessible costs another $8,000. You own your home, you're rural, and Medicaid doesn't cover construction. You're looking at financing options you can't afford, or not making the changes at all. There's a federal program most rural families don't know exists. The USDA Section 504...
Financial > Scholarships
Writing a Scholarship Essay About Your Disability: What Works (and What Doesn't)
How to frame your disability narrative in scholarship essays to show growth and future contribution, not just diagnosis.
Financial > Scholarships
How Vocational Rehabilitation Can Pay for Your College or Trade School
...criteria and your counselor approves your plan, VR can cover costs that financial aid won't touch. Here's what families need to know about how VR works,...employment. Every state has a VR agency. The program isn't need-based like financial aid, and it doesn't require you to exhaust other funding sources first....
Financial > Housing Assistance
Using ABLE Accounts to Pay for Housing Without Losing SSI or Medicaid
How ABLE account funds can cover rent, utilities, and modifications without triggering SSI's resource limit or jeopardizing Medicaid.
Financial > Loans
Where to Find Low-Interest Loans for Assistive Technology and Home Modifications in Your State
...flexibility. Loan terms run 5 to 10 years depending on the amount borrowed. Prepayment penalties are rare. Some programs offer payment deferment during financial hardship. Loan Amounts and Terms by Program Type. Loan amounts vary by state and program. National Disability Institute coordinates...
Financial > Loans
Can You Take Out a Loan on SSI? Rules Every Recipient Needs to Know
...resources exceed the cap, your SSI payments stop. The rule isn't designed to block borrowing. It's designed to ensure SSI serves people with limited financial means. The problem is that most personal loans are sized for repayment schedules, not for immediate spending within a 30-day window. SSDI vs. SSI:...
Financial > Housing Assistance
How to Get Priority Placement for Section 8 Housing with a Disability
Disability preference rules can move you ahead on Section 8 waiting lists. Here's how to document a disability and request accommodations.
Financial > Government Benefits
Medicaid Waiver Waiting Lists: How to Access Services While You Wait (and How to Jump the Line)
Average wait is 40 months (16 years in some states), but 80% qualify for services now and crisis priority exists.
Education > Higher Education
College Programs for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: What CTPs Offer
...components might include auditing college courses alongside traditional students, participating in career-focused classes, or completing modules on financial literacy and self-advocacy. The emphasis isn't on grades or prerequisites. It's on building practical knowledge. Career training often takes the form...
Special Needs > Dyslexia
Choosing a Dyslexia Reading Program: What Parents Should Know About Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, and Barton
...skills. Where they diverge is in delivery: who teaches it, how structured the lessons are, what training is required, and what the family's time and financial commitment looks like. Orton-Gillingham: The Foundation, Not a Single Program. Orton-Gillingham is not a packaged curriculum with a box you can order....
Financial > Loans
The Complete Guide to TPD Discharge: How Disabled Borrowers Can Get Student Loans Forgiven
TPD discharge cancels federal student loans for disabled borrowers. Learn eligibility, automatic discharge, and the 2023 rule changes.