The infographic shows an outline of what is required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that ensures students’ age 3-21 have a Free Appropriate Public Education. You can link to a larger copy here.
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides income to people 65 and older, blind, disabled, or who have little or no income. If you are an adult with disabilities or have a child with disabilities who will turn 18 soon, understanding how to make sure they qualify for SSI is important. In most states, once you qualify for SSI, you also qualify for Medicaid. They can use Medicaid as a supplement to
If you have ever ordered DME, you know it is a time-consuming and sometimes frustrating process. There are ways to make it less frustrating. Durable Medical Equipment can range from blood sugar meters to hospital beds to wheelchairs and a lot in between. By definition, DME must be durable (obviously), used for a medical reason, used in your home, and expected to last multiple years. Dealing with insurance companies isn’t always easy. Sometimes it feels
Michigan State Parks make sites more accessible. Traveling with a wheelchair can be limiting. The good news is many places are learning they need to do better at accommodating people with disabilities. Kudos to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for adding track chairs to their state parks so people with disabilities can access all areas. There are 11 state parks in Michigan that have track chairs that people with disabilities can borrow. People should
The terms used at an IEP or 504 Plan meeting can be confusing. This link will bring you to a site that has great explanations for prominent terms used in special education meetings. Please remember, during any meeting with the school, you can ask for clarification. If you don’t understand something or something does not sound right, ask them to clarify. Ask them to explain it better if it still makes little sense to you.
Tips for getting your wheelchair winter ready. Winter is fun and beautiful until you have to maneuver a wheelchair through the snow! Here are some links to sites that can help you make sure your wheelchair is winter ready. I have also provided some links to sites where you can buy adaptive winter coats. I have no official affiliation with any of these sites, but we use Adaptations By Adrian, so I can vouch for
And why you may not need to. Nobody wants to think about estate planning. It’s depressing and complicated. Most families have enough stress worrying about their child’s health, education, and childcare issues that they don’t even consider estate planning. In April 2022, CNBC reported that only 33% of Americans have an established plan for their estate. So, it shouldn’t be a shock that families that have children with disabilities have not planned for their child’s
Medicaid waivers allow children with disabilities to qualify for services without considering their family income. This is a game changer for families who know about it.
Best Tips for Traveling With Special Needs Kids by Amaka Chukwuma Check out this article Molly was mentioned in from Wealth of Geeks on the importance of traveling with disabled kids.