Using Your Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension For Your Loved One With Special Needs
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) offers benefits for certain Illinois workers. Since retirement funds’ rules and benefits can vary, it’s important to understand how you can use retirement funds to provide for your child with special needs. In this...
How An Individual With Special Needs May Obtain A Driver’s License, And How Guardianship Can Affect It
Some people with disabilities may be able to drive a motor vehicle and hold a valid driver’s license. Depending on their specific abilities and whether accommodations are available to address any challenges, they can apply for a license if they can pass all required...
Helpful Resources For Individuals With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities
At Rubin Law, our law practice is exclusively limited to helping our fellow Illinois families of children and adults with disabilities. As a result of this and our own personal experiences, we know how crucial organizations can be in making life a little easier and in...
6 Planning Issues to Consider Before Your Child With Special Needs Turns 18
Parents of children with special needs face many challenging situations every day. Sometimes it is difficult to think about your child’s care tomorrow, let alone in a few years. At age 18, children become legal adults, but your child may need continued care well after...