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Legal > Advocacy
What to Look for in a Special Needs Attorney
Choose a special needs attorney with expertise in special education law, years of experience, and who understands your child's unique case.
Global Insights > Advocacy
Beyond the IEP: Legal Rights Parents of Children with Disabilities Should Know
Parents of children with disabilities often become experts in IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education...means, and understand procedural safeguards. But the legal framework doesn't stop at the school door. The...state services. Many parents don't realize the same legal structure that governs their child's education...
Career > Discrimination
Unlocking the Potential of Employees with Disabilities through Embracing Diversity
...brings together people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This diversity fosters creativity,...Employees with disabilities bring unique skills, experiences, and perspectives that can greatly benefit an...disabilities. But true inclusion goes beyond just meeting legal requirements. It means creating a culture where...
Career > Interviewing
Uncovering the Invisible Job Market for Disabled Job Seekers
...limitations. Think about your strengths, skills and experience. How can they benefit the company? For example:...needs Empathy and people skills from your life experiences Unique perspectives that can drive innovation...Resources. As a disabled job seeker, you have legal protections and resources to help with your search....
Career > Skills Training
The Intersection of Mental and Physical Health for Job Success
...overstated. Consider a real-life example. Sarah is a talented graphic designer who has recently been promoted to a leadership role. However, she's been experiencing frequent headaches, insomnia, and difficulty concentrating. Although she's excited about her new position, her physical symptoms are affecting...
Legal > Advocacy
Creating a Legal Plan for Your Child's Future
...should be evaluated to create the best legal plan tailored for that child's future....the age of majority and becomes a legal adult, it is an exciting and scary...world. These same hopes and fears are experienced by families where a loved one has...before they meet with an attorney experienced in special needs planning, they...
Parenting > Adulthood
Support for the Transition to Adulthood
...post-secondary education, life skills, life plan and legal and financial planning. Your child should have...there are many factors to consider. Consider what experiences your child has had, and create opportunities...child has had, and create opportunities for new experiences. For example, if your child has not had a job,...
Legal > Advocacy
Special Needs Advocacy 101
...know how to recognize the signs of autism in a young child. I was able to detect autism in my child because of my professional background. As an experienced social worker in a special education preschool, I had seen many cases of autism spectrum disorder over the years. With a heavy heart, I realized...
Legal > Healthcare
Autism Coverage Bills
...benefits could begin to receive care — this change allows poor families to obtain autism coverage. Previously, applied behavior analysis was called "experimental treatment" and was not covered for many families. Teachers and caregivers noticed that children with autism from wealthier families improved with...
Legal > Advocacy
Questions to Ask Your Attorney Before Hiring Them
Ask a potential special needs attorney about their fees, case duration, and experience to ensure they're suitable for your case.
Education > K-12
Autism Schools
...struggling with the public schools to get the education that their child has a legal right to. If you are in doubt of whether there are any autism schools in...group. We offer many articles that other parents have written about their experiences in putting their special needs children into the public school system...
Legal > Government Benefits
Federal Fraud Investigations Are Freezing Home Care Funding. What Families Should Do Now.
...growth as a potential fraud indicator. According to CMS, those algorithms stopped $2.1 billion in what the agency calls fraudulent payments. But policy experts and disability advocates say the growth CMS is flagging isn't fraud. It's the result of 25 years of federal policy compliance following the Supreme...