Medicaid is a health insurance program the United States federal government outlines for low-income adults, children without other health insurance options, senior citizens, and the disabled. Medicaid is funded by both federal funds and state funds and is managed by each individual state....

For some families with loved ones with disabilities, toileting duties are a part of a caregiver's daily responsibilities.  For individuals unable to use the toilet on a timed schedule or as-needed basis, the cost of adult diapers and other continence care products, like wipes, disposable...

As a former special education teacher, I've sat in many, many, many IEP meetings where eligibility testing scores and reports were shared with students and families.  To the untrained ear, it can feel like lots of numbers, confusing terms, and psychology jargon.    Hearing...

Special needs trusts, ABLE Accounts, and finances, oh my!  While I typically cover topics geared toward high school and transition age students, getting finances in order is a topic that families with students and loved ones of all ages can learn from.

Estate planning (or financial...

There are a variety of disability benefits for adults with autism spectrum disorder.  From financial help to housing opportunities to health insurance, there are different ways for autistic people to get the funding and support they need.  

Whether you are an adult with...

Whether the young adult needs funding (i.e. money), services (like therapy), or support (such as help with daily tasks like showering and cooking meals), there are programs available to help pay for these needs.  

While I dream about the day that young adults and their families in...