Special Needs News

Irish actor Colin Farrell made recent headlines in connection with his 21-year-old son James, who has a genetic developmental disability called Angelman syndrome.

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to support families caring for a disabled loved one with certain tasks.

A promising new initiative launched by the United States Department of Education for students with disabilities has been shuttered by the Department of Government Efficiency.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is removing 11 pieces of guidance clarifying how businesses can comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

A coalition of national advocacy organizations, including the American Association of People with Disabilities and the National Federation of the Blind, and individual plaintiffs with [...]

Can the trustee (who lives in Texas) of a special needs trust established in California be compensated for their time?

I live in California. I have no one in my life who would be appropriate or qualified to act as my representative payee. The Social Security Administration is requiring me to have a [...]

Insurance companies deny a significant number of health insurance claims for millions of people each year, including individuals with disabilities, but many denials can be successfully [...]

A New Jersey program allows individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other communication disorders to have a voluntary designation on their driver's licenses or ID cards to alert law [...]

For parents of a child with disabilities, government agencies have programs designed to help with health care and general expenses. As helpful as these programs can be, in many cases more [...]