Second Easter Seals Study Completed: Living with Disabilities
In the summer of 2008, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) sponsored the Easter Seal’s Living with Autism Study, and the findings were released later that year. An article about the results was printed in Exceptional Parent’s April 2009 issue.
The study revealed that, in all areas of life (independence, housing, employment, etc.), the concerns of parents of children with autism was
consistently higher – in some cases, nearly double – than those of parents of children unaffected by a disability. The study has helped shine a light on the challenges these families face.
Dec 31, 2010 - 11:58:29 PM
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Four Things to Do Before Heading for College
In his 2011 State of the Union speech, President Obama mentioned that early half of all new jobs over the next ten years will require more than a high school education. He went on to say that in the world, “America has fallen to ninth in the proportion of young people with a college degree. And so the question is whether all of us – as citizens, and as parents – are willing to do
what’s necessary to give every child a chance to succeed.”
Dec 31, 2010 - 11:54:47 PM
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Your Search for Affordable and Safe Housing
The demand for affordable housing for people with disabilities is growing. More and more individuals and families are looking for places to live within the general community – private homes, group homes, apartments, and such – rather than in institutional settings or agencyoperated/ dependent housing units where they have little or no control over the services and supports they receive. For many reasons, this type of safe and affordable housing is sorely lacking. One reason: those who could make the housing available don’t understand the market needs, and those who need it don’t know where to reach out for it.
Dec 9, 2010 - 5:34:10 PM
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Getting Divorced? Separated? Time to Review or Create Your Financial Strategy
If you’ll soon be facing a separation or
divorce, or it has recently occurred, and you
have a child with special needs, taking time
to review your finances with professionals
can be one of the best things you can do for
yourself right now. Your team of advisors,
such as a Special Care Planner or other
financial professional, your divorce lawyer,
and a special needs attorney, could help you
review your financial strategy, and help you
develop a new one focused on the current
and long-term financial wellbeing of your family.
For more click on the PDF below:
Sep 3, 2010 - 10:29:35 PM
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Harmful Relationships Can Adversely Impact Your Finances…and Your Life
Protecting our loved ones. It’s something we all
naturally want to do, whether it’s a newborn baby
or an aging parent. Age is irrelevant. So is social
status,cultural background, geographical location… It’s simply instinctive.
When our loved one has special needs, our
instinct to protect is not only of a greater degree,
it also seems much more imperative that we
watch over them. And, as much as possible, we
want them to have relationships with others
who’ll be as loving and caring as we are.
But what if they develop relationships that aren’t
healthy?
Jul 16, 2010 - 2:31:25 PM
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Financing a Child’s Special Talent
If a child in your family has a natural ability that exceeds the
norm, you probably do all you can to nurture it. But sometimes it takes more in time and money than you can afford, such as a private instructor or personal sports coach, trips to competitions or exhibits, equipment/materials and uniforms/clothing, and more. Here are some ideas that may help you help your child pursue his or her dreams to build on that talent.
Mar 12, 2010 - 2:18:46 PM
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