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 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...
Apr 23, 2025 | Blog, Government Programs, Resources
President Joe Biden signed the Think Differently Database Act into law a few weeks before leaving office. The law aims to establish an online database to gather and publicize resources for people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. The Secretary for the...
Mar 25, 2025 | Blog, Resources
The Dignity in Pay Act became effective in Illinois on January 1, 2025. Under the Act, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD), and the Illinois Department of Labor must implement a five-year process...
Feb 20, 2025 | Blog, Government Programs, Resources
In 1974, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 became law. Congress has passed various amendments to the Rehabilitation Act over the years, including the amendments contained within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One portion of the Rehabilitation Act particularly...
