May 9, 2023 | Blog, Government Programs, Resources
If you have a child over the age of 18 who is currently receiving special education services, you likely had to make some important decisions and changes as your child turned 18 and became a legal adult. However, turning age 22 also has some important consequences for...
Apr 25, 2023 | Blog, Government Funding, Government Programs
Illinois Prioritization for Urgency of Need for Services or PUNS is a database of individuals registered for Developmental Disability Waiver services funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). These services...
Jan 3, 2023 | Blog, Government Programs
Guardian ad litem is a term you have likely heard, but may not understand what it means or their role. When adults with special needs turn 18, they legally become adults. As a result, their parents’ legal rights to make decisions for their child ends, as the law...
Dec 20, 2022 | Blog, Government Programs, Social Security
When an adult with special needs receives any Social Security benefits, earning wages from working could affect those benefits. However, the impact that working can have on Social Security benefits depends largely on what type of benefits the adult receives and the...
Dec 6, 2022 | Blog, Government Programs
Many families choose to care for their adult children with special needs at home. However, as parents age, adult children become more independent, or their needs change, families may reassess their housing arrangements. Various supported housing options for adult...
Nov 8, 2022 | Blog, Government Programs, Social Security
Some adults with special needs eventually choose to marry. When this happens, you may be concerned about the impact of your adult child’s marriage on their ability to continue to receive public benefits. When your adult child with special needs relies on Social...
