Ann Catherine Heigl (Pic from Indianapolis Times Sentinel)Ann Catherine Heigl, a 19-year-old with Down syndrome, graduated from high school and became a student of George Mason University, through their LIFE program, a … [Read more...]
Print This PageSupreme Court Rules that the Bare Minimum Isn’t Enough/Planning for an Uncertain Future
August 11, 2017 by
Q. My daughter, Hailey, has high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is severely learning disabled, and has a difficult time paying attention in school. We have attended Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: An ABLE Account for a Loved One with a Disability
August 11, 2017 by
Dear Angel,I have an intellectually disabled daughter, and I’ve seen a lot of information this month from the ABLE National Resource Center through their #ABLEtoSave campaign. I understand that it’s state run, and that … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Bipartisan Efforts to Help Those with Mental Illness
March 17, 2017 by
Dear Angel, My son has bipolar disorder, and he was taking advantage of mental health treatment services under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Since the new administration took office, I know some changes will be made to mental … [Read more...]
Print This PageABLEnow is Open for Enrollment in Virginia
January 18, 2017 by
Millions of individuals with disabilities and their families depend on a wide variety of public benefits for income, health care, food, and housing assistance. Many of these benefits require meeting a means or resource test that … [Read more...]
Print This PageSpecial Needs Trust Fairness Act Becomes Law
December 21, 2016 by
Carolyn is physically disabled, but has full mental capacity. Her parents and grandparents are no longer around. She would like to set up a Special Needs Trust for herself, to ensure that she is protected against the risk of … [Read more...]
Print This PageSetting up an ABLE Account and New Legislation
October 7, 2016 by
Q. Our son, Isaiah, has high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder, and we are thrilled to say that he was recently accepted into trade school. I heard from a friend at work about the ABLE Act. I don’t know much about it, but I've … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Federal Initiatives for Autism
October 7, 2016 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,My son has Autism Spectrum Disorder. I know there are lots of private initiatives out there to raise money and awareness. What I don't know is whether there are any federal initiatives that may be in … [Read more...]
Print This PageMassive Amount of Romance Scams Target Older Victims
September 2, 2016 by
Q. My brother is a disabled older adult living in a group home. He has no assets that he can access himself but does have significant assets in a special needs trust with me as the trustee.Recently, he has been asking me for … [Read more...]
Print This PageHelp! My Husband Was Recently Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder
July 15, 2016 by
Q. I was 25 years old when I met my now husband, Elliot. We became best friends and two years later, then we got married and had a baby. Fifteen years and three children later, I began to notice lots of changes in his personality … [Read more...]
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