Mar 23, 2026 | Blog, ABLE Accounts, Government Funding, Resources
Expenses for people with special needs can be overwhelming. Whether those expenses are related to medical care, adaptive devices and equipment, home or vehicle modifications, or basic living expenses, family resources and public benefits are not always enough to meet...
Mar 2, 2026 | Government Funding, Blog, Government Programs, Illinois, Resources
Planning for the care of a child with special needs is a complex process that depends on many factors. Federal and state laws and policies, funding availability, income levels, and your child’s physical needs are all factors that go into creating the most...
Sep 22, 2025 | Blog, Government Funding, Government Programs
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently withdrew its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would have phased out the payment of subminimum wages to workers with disabilities. In its withdrawal notice, the DOL justified its decision by noting the more than 17,000...
Sep 8, 2025 | Blog, Government Funding, Government Programs, Illinois, Resources
The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced that in July 2025, the PUNS Unit of its Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) selected every eligible adult who has been waiting to apply for Developmental Disability (DD) waiver services for more...
Jun 16, 2025 | Blog, Government Funding, Government Programs, Illinois
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has advised the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities by letter that it is launching an investigation into the agency’s treatment of people with developmental disabilities. Illinois has...
Apr 8, 2025 | Blog, Government Funding, Government Programs
Former President Joe Biden signed a five-year extension of the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act (Autism CARES Act) in late December 2024. The move came just days after the Autism CARES Act expired. Autism CARES Act The Autism...
