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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

The Work Without Worry Act could aid about 6,000 individuals with disabilities over the coming decade if it passes. READ MORE

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) issues payments each month to individuals who have incurred a severe disability that has left them unable to work for a year or more. Read More

Applying for disability benefits through SSDI or SSI can be daunting. Here's a brief overview of the process. READ MORE