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Financial > Loans
Navigating Financial Resources for the Special Needs Community
...conditions. People with special needs often have extra expenses, like medical bills, therapy, and adaptive equipment....special needs often have extra expenses, like medical bills, therapy, and adaptive equipment. Planning...budget, and finding resources to help. It's an ongoing process that you'll need to review and adjust...
Financial > Financial Planning
Merrill Lynch Debuts Special Needs Calculator
...also considers a child's ongoing needs, including replacement...therapy and even travel expenses for medical care. The...even travel expenses for medical care. The interactive...anticipated income and expense information based on...annual income, monthly expenses, and summary of results...demands of special needs expenses. Families can then print...
Parenting > Adulthood
Supported Decision-Making vs. Guardianship: What Every Parent Should Know Before Their Child Turns 18
...up at the last appointment. Everyone seems to agree: if your child needs ongoing support, guardianship is what happens next. Except that's not the only option....decisions on their behalf. Those decisions can include where they live, what medical treatment they receive, who they see, and how their money is spent. The...
Global Insights > Culture
Understanding Disability Culture: Identity, Community, and Pride for Families New to the Conversation
...collision of frameworks. The awareness era taught a medical model: disability as something happening to a person,...instead of accepting definitions handed to them by medical providers or well-meaning advocates. It includes...events like Disability Pride Month every July, and ongoing debates about language, representation,...
Medical > Cardiology
Health Prognosis: Cardiac Concerns in People with Down Syndrome
...Yet, an understanding of these conditions and ongoing advancements in medical treatment can provide both...of these conditions and ongoing advancements in medical treatment can provide both clarity and hope. Understanding...challenging. However, due to the tireless work of medical researchers and clinicians, the truth is much more...
Special Needs > Attention Deficit Disorders
CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
...information to parents, educators, and other professionals, and to promote on-going research. CHADD operates the NRC, or the National Resource Center on...deficit/hyperactivity disorder. CHADD is also partnered with numerous federal agencies, medical groups, and other organizations. CHADD recognizes that attention deficit/hyperactivity...
Parenting > Self-Care
When Guilt Takes Over: A Parent's Guide to Processing the Hard Emotions
...a moment of quiet and then feel guilty for feeling relieved. This guilt has roots in three things that don't apply to most parenting situations: Ongoing grief cycles. Many parents of children with disabilities cycle through grief that doesn't resolve in a linear way. You grieve the life you thought...
Global Insights > Employment
The Real Path to Employment: What Happens Between High School and Your Child's First Paycheck
...planning. You've heard the term "vocational rehab." You don't know if those are the same thing, or if your child qualifies, or what happens if they need ongoing support to work. This article walks through the full pathway from IDEA-mandated transition planning to a first paycheck. It covers who provides services...
Financial > Housing Assistance
Housing Assistance for People with Disabilities: Section 8, Medicaid Waivers, and ABLE Accounts Explained
...Services waivers fund home modifications, supported living arrangements, and ongoing services that keep someone in their home rather than an institution. ABLE...rather than an institution. ABLE accounts let families save for housing expenses without losing SSI or Medicaid eligibility. Each has its own application...
Career > Advancement
Empowering Individuals with Special Needs in the Workplace
...allowing for greater autonomy and adaptability. Skill development opens doors to new opportunities. Setting Goals for Growth. Career advancement is an ongoing journey, not a single destination. Setting goals for skill development and job growth is important for all individuals, including those with special...
Global Insights > Healthcare
Healthcare for Individuals with Special Needs: A Global Perspective
...systems and resources to lead fulfilling lives. This includes access to education, employment opportunities, housing, and transportation, as well as ongoing support from family members and caregivers. Globally, there is a growing recognition...
Special Needs > Cystic Fibrosis
Unlocking the Potential of Cystic Fibrosis Treatments
Cystic fibrosis affects 30,000 Americans, causing mucus buildup. Early detection and treatment are key, with ongoing research for cures.