Independent Living Centers These centers provide information and referrals on how to get funding in your area. There are approximately 400 independent living centers around the country. For the name of the one nearest you, contact the National Council on Independent Living Centers by following the link or call voice or TTY, 713.520.0232. Most states have a state independent living council (SILC) that can give you a referral. See the Directory of Centers for Independent Living. (Click […]
By Christina A. Samuels After years of steady decline, the nationwide count of school-age students covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act has shown an upswing since the 2011-12 school year based on the most recently available federal data, driven by rapid growth in such disability categories as autism. The count of students ages 6-21 with disabilities fell to a low of 5.67 million in fall 2011, but had risen to 5.83 million by […]
BY LAUREN AGORATUS INTRODUCTION I wrote this manual to help other families of individuals with special needs and the professionals who work with them. My daughter now has five life-threatening conditions, and autism just to keep things interesting. We have been through everything from early intervention to currently going through transition to adult care. I hope this helps you on your journey. Part VII follows; to review Parts I – VI, see the September through […]
BY TIMOTHY DONOVAN My name is Timothy Michael Donovan. I am a 13-year-old boy who was born with some significant disabilities. When I was a year old, I was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. I also deal with a seizure disorder. My dad is a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, and my mom is a stay-at-home mom who homeschools me and drives me to all my doctor appointments. From the day I was […]
U.S. Department of Education Acts to Protect Social Security Benefits for Borrowers with Disabilities The U.S. Department of Education announced today a new process to proactively identify and assist federal student loan borrowers with disabilities who may be eligible for Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) loan discharge. This effort was called for by President Obama in his Student Aid Bill of Rights, which details measures to make paying for higher education an easier and fairer […]
