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Empowering Individuals and Families: Introducing the Special Needs Alliance Handbook

Navigating life as an adult with disabilities or as a caregiver for someone with special needs can be complex and overwhelming. From understanding legal rights to accessing essential services and resources, there are numerous challenges to overcome.… Read More
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What is an ABLE Account?

A few years ago the world of special needs planning gained a new and exciting financial planning tool: the “ABLE” account. ABLE stands for Achieving a Better Life Experience. An ABLE account offers individuals with disabilities a way to save mone… Read More
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Achieving Better Life Experience

Do I have to spend down my entire settlement or inheritance to be able to keep my Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? No! There is a new savings tool available to individuals with disabilities called the ABLE account. ABLE stands for Achieving a Bett… Read More
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In-Kind Support and Maintenance

What Is In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM)? In-kind support and maintenance is food or shelter that someone else provides for you. For example, if someone else pays your rent, mortgage, or utility bills, or if someone buys your groceries for you,… Read More
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