Thursday, February 7, 2013 A special needs trust is the only legal solution to protect an individual with disabilities to qualify for government benefits. It is a legal document for placing funds and other assets in the control of a trustee, for the benefit of an individual with special needs. A special needs trust makes it … Read more →

Thursday, January 31, 2013 As parents, we all must face the fact that one day soon, often much sooner than we would like, our children will be adults. For persons with special needs, this progression from childhood into the adult world can be complicated. Issues such as future living arrangements, meaningful long term employment, involvement … Read more →

Thursday, January 24, 2013 Last night, M&L Special Needs Planning hosted another successful workshop, Navigating the Financial World of the Family with Special Needs. I would like to thank those who took time out of their busy lives to attend – I truly love meeting and chatting with new families. Every time we host one … Read more →

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 As we are about half way through the first month of 2013, I am very excited to tell you all about the different events M&L Special Needs Planning has scheduled for the new year. First of all, we have a series of very informative workshops lined up to take place over … Read more →

Wednesday January 16, 2013 Easter Seals Siblings Study sheds light on the experiences of sibling caregivers as well as insight on the services and supports they need: 80% of survey respondents      say they have a close relationship with their sibling with a disability and that this relationship enhances their life; Nearly 50% say their parents … Read more →

Tuesday January 15th, 2013 Cornell University’s Employment and Disability Institute (EDI) will present the findings of the 2011 Disability Status Report Office of the Governor sent this bulletin at 01/08/2013 09:33 AM CST  ce of the GoTyyyvernor Rick Perry     Committee on People with Disabilities   New Disability Status Report Cornell University’s Employment and Disability Institute (EDI) … Read more →