by Special Needs Family Services | Feb 19, 2021
Under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), all states must implement a statewide system of services for infants and toddlers (from birth to age three) with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. See generally 20 U.S.C.... 
by Special Needs Family Services | Feb 16, 2021
As many as eight million eligible citizens may not have received their second Covid relief checks, primarily because their income is so low that they have not been required to file tax returns. On January 22, President Biden issued an executive order instructing the... 
by Special Needs Family Services | Sep 2, 2020
Among the challenges of raising a child with special needs is figuring out how to provide for that child once you’re gone. If the child will never be able to earn a living, how can you determine how much of your own money to set aside for her care and support, and for... by The Special Needs Companies | Nov 26, 2019
For youth with disabilities, there are many things to consider. An individual’s transition plan must look at many elements of adult living: employment opportunities, vocational and post-secondary education, where to live and with whom, independent living skills,... 
by The Special Needs Companies | Apr 1, 2019
Last week as I sat in my Weight Watchers meeting listening to everybody talk about their food obsessions, issues, challenges, victories and being quiet on the side like I normally do, I was seething inside. First of all, I don’t like going to Weight Watchers. I have... 
by The Special Needs Companies | Mar 28, 2019
As I think about my book coming out into the world, and I start talking with people about it, the question most people ask me is: What am I hoping to accomplish with this book? SO that shouldn’t be hard right?! Arggh! But it is so hard. Today I was at a networking...