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...
Feb 18, 2026 | Illinois, Blog, Government Programs
As the parent or caregiver of a special needs child, your goal is to secure emotional and physical care and support for your child in the future. At the same time, you want to establish financial security for your child that does not jeopardize their eligibility for...
Jan 5, 2026 | Blog, Government Programs
Many people see a will as the core of their estate plan. However, if you have a child with special needs and want to plan for their future care, a will is often insufficient, on its own, to provide your child with financial support after your death. As a result,...
Nov 3, 2025 | Blog, ABLE Accounts, Government Programs, Social Security, Special Needs Trusts
As children with special needs age, parents increasingly need to consider their future care needs, which include developing a long-term care plan. Examining long-term care options for adult children with special needs is crucial to protecting their future when parents...
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...
