10 things to know before going into the hospital from a legal perspective. https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/601204/10-things-to-know-before-going-to-the-hospital-from-a-legal-perspective
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10 Things to Know Before Going to the Hospital (from a Legal Perspective) | Kiplinger
Planning ahead for housing: What parents of special needs teens and adults should know. http://ow.ly/mELx30r7Nap
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Planning Ahead for Housing: What Parents of Special Needs Teens and Adults Should Know
Did you know that other relatives can help fund your child’s Third-Party Special Needs Trust? http://ow.ly/2pAn30r7Nav
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Four Things You Should Know About A Special Needs Trust
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD)
October 1 at 10:03 AM ·
October is Disability History and Awareness Month (DHAM)! Be sure to check in all month long for information, education, and resources about the importance of the Disability Rights Movement. #DHAM2020
This is a wonderful campaign! http://ow.ly/zXVh30r7Nak
TODAY.COM
Teen model with Down syndrome featured in new Gucci ad campaign
Social Security Disability & Special Needs Planning News from Sheri R. Abrams, Attorney a...
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Social Security Disability & Special Needs Planning News from Sheri R. Abrams, Attorney at Law
Really interesting perspective here on living in a rural area with a disability. http://ow.ly/ppuT30reNoh
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What It Was Like to Grow Up With Learning Disabilities in a Rural Area
Jan Toone Russell
October 21 at 6:20 PM ·
Presume competence!
Family talks are ESSENTIAL.
I love the steps that rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are taking to accommodate more people with disabilities who travel with wheelchairs or service animals. http://ow.ly/r9Up30reNog
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Rideshare Services Are Opening New Avenues of Opportunity for People with Disabilities
Contact us to help you put a plan in place.
Clerk of Circuit Court, Prince William, Manassas & Manassas Park
October 19 at 9:40 AM ·
The Prince William County Public Law Library is now reopened for patron use by reservation. To schedule a reservation, please visit our Law Library page and follow the instructions.
https://www.pwcgov.org/LawLibrary
The ADA’s “Vague” Definition of Disability Is A Feature, Not A Bug. https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2019/10/14/the-adas-vague-definition-of-disability-is-a-feature-not-a-bug/#1b1c094749b0
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The ADA’s “Vague” Definition Of Disability Is A Feature, Not A Bug
The Arc of Northern Virginia
11 hrs ·
Practice Traffic Stops
TWO SESSIONS:
Tuesday, January 12th AND Thursday, January 14th, 2021
10:00am to 12:00 noon
The Arc of Northern Virginia has partnered with Fairfax County Police, FCPS School Board Member Rachna Sizemore Heizer, and Supervisor Rodney Lusk to create a new event to help people with disabilities interact with police officers, and vice-versa.
Practice Traffic Stops provides a non-confrontational opportunity to learn how best to behave if pulled over by a police officer. The experience is also a way for officers to gain awareness of and better understand a driver who may have a developmental disability.
People learning to drive and licensed drivers are welcome. Participants will need to bring a vehicle. The driver may bring a support person, but everyone will stay in their cars and wear a mask at all times. The practice traffic stop will be with a real police officer in a controlled environment.
For more information and to register:
https://thearcofnova.org/workshops/#traffic
What happens if I can no longer serve as trustee of my child’s Special Needs Trust? https://sheriabrams.com/question-what-happens-if-i-can-no-longer-serve-as-trustee-of-my-childs-special-needs-trust/
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Question: What Happens If I Can No Longer Serve as Trustee Of My Child’s Special Needs Trust? • Virginia Social Security Disability & Special Needs Planning Attorney
Special needs planning is a gift to your loved ones.
November is National Family Caregiver's Month.
Love What Matters
November 13 at 2:04 PM ·
“Meet Jon. Jon works part time at Kroger and it’s been his dream to purchase a custom suit from us ever since his father was fitted for one a few years ago. Being 48” tall and having a 42” chest, there is literally no where he can buy a suit that remotely fits. Jon has been saving up for the past year so he could finally wear something he’s comfortable in. Last week, Jon came in to pick up his suit and his reaction was one I’ll never forget. This is why I do what I do.”
#LoveWhatMatters
Credit: Richards Bespoke
Caregiving is HARD. There’s a lot of wisdom in this article to help avoid burnout if you are looking after a loved one who is sick or disabled. https://www.prevention.com/life/a34633895/caregiver-during-covid-19-essay/
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I Became My Grandma’s Caregiver During COVID-19. It Was the Hardest Job I’ve Ever Taken On.
At this farm, children with special needs connect with injured animals to form healing friendships. https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/special-needs-animal-sanctuary-helps-heal-special-needs-kids/
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At This Farm, Children With Special Needs Connect With Injured Animals to Form Healing Friendships
What happens if I can no longer serve as trustee of my child’s Special Needs Trust? https://sheriabrams.com/question-what-happens-if-i-can-no-longer-serve-as-trustee-of-my-childs-special-needs-trust/
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Question: What Happens If I Can No Longer Serve as Trustee Of My Child’s Special Needs Trust? • Virginia Social Security Disability & Special Needs Planning Attorney
Yes… Special Needs Teachers are Angels! https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/special-needs-teachers-angels/
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Special Needs Teachers are Angels - Autism Parenting Magazine
These are the biggest Social Security Changes for 2021: https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/info-2020/biggest-social-security-changes-for-2021.html?intcmp=Outbrain&obref=obnetwork
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Biggest Social Security Changes That Start Jan. 1
Anything is possible. Anything.
