Feb 3, 2026 | Guardianships, Blog, Illinois
A guardian of a person with special needs has many important responsibilities, so he or she should be aware of the nature and extent of those obligations before asking a court to appoint him or her guardian. The duties of a guardian under Illinois law depend on the...
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...
Sep 2, 2025 | Blog, Guardianships, Illinois
Power of attorney and guardianship are two types of legal tools that parents of children with special needs may wish to utilize when their children become legal adults. Parents of children with special needs typically are accustomed to handling their medical,...
Jun 30, 2025 | Illinois, Social Security, Special Needs Trusts
Individuals with special needs often receive government benefits to assist them with medical and living expenses. However, these crucial benefits are typically needs-based. As a result, a sudden influx of income – such as a personal injury settlement or award –...
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...
Jun 3, 2025 | Blog, Government Programs, Illinois
Special education advocates from organizations such as Equip for Equality, Access Living, and Legal Council for Health Justice are pushing the Illinois General Assembly to pass House Bill (HB) 2337 to protect the educational rights of children with disabilities....
