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When your child reaches adolescence, you may realize that radically different benefits will soon replace many services on which your child has long relied. Most of these new benefits will abruptly come into play once your child leaves the public education system,...

Intellectual or developmental disability, known as IDD, affects approximately 7.39 million people in the United States, according to a 2019 estimate by the University of Minnesota. Typically present at birth or onsetting in childhood, IDDs adversely impact a person’s...

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 4.4 percent of adults experience bipolar disorder during their lives. Individuals with certain disabilities may be able to secure disability benefits through the Social Security Administration...

One in five families in the United States care for children with special needs. The United Disability Services Foundation identifies several barriers young adults with disabilities encounter when reaching adulthood. These include such difficulties as finding...

The announcement about the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 is now out, and it's good news for disability benefits recipients. READ MORE

You may not realize that owning an RV could impact your government benefits, especially Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. READ MORE

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added 12 new medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowance Program. READ MORE

Living with mental illness can make gainful employment impossible. For people with certain mental illnesses, the SSA provides disability benefits through two federal programs. READ MORE

Navigating a school's special education regulations and procedures to ensure children receive necessary services can be demanding, as parents often lack knowledge of applicable laws and the school system. READ MORE

Millions of people nationwide still must reside in institutions in order to access the health care services they need. READ MORE