Disability Issues Blog

Welcome To Our Disability Issues Resource Page

Welcome to our Disability Issues Blog! Here, we delve into a wide array of topics related to disabilities, aiming to raise awareness, promote understanding, and foster inclusivity. Our goal is to provide a platform for diverse voices, share valuable resources, and spark meaningful conversations surrounding disability rights and advocacy.

Watch this video for an overview of special needs wills and trusts.

Below is the powerpoint with live links Need Information About Special Needs Trusts? I am Tom Sannicandro, a Special Needs Trust Attorney and I am here to help. I am the founder of a nonprofit corporation that provides quality information about resources available to families as well as providing affordable Special Needs Trusts and

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Special Education Basics

10 Basic Steps in Special Education | Center for Parent Information and Resources When a child is having trouble in school, it’s important to find out why. The child may have a disability. By law, schools must provide special help to eligible children with disabilities. This help is called special

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Who Qualifies for a Special Needs Trust?

Who Can Benefit From a Special Needs Trust? Consider making a special needs trust for a loved one who receives government benefits. Someone With Permanent Special Needs Special needs trusts are most commonly used for people who likely will need government assistance from the SSI and Medicaid programs their entire

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The 7 most important reasons to have a will

The 7 most important reasons to have a will More than half of Americans don’t have a will. This is a list of seven of the reasons to create one. Having a will is a must! Not having a will could lead to problems when you’re gone. Your loved ones

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Power of Attorney for Education

Power of Attorney for Educational Purposes Through an educational power of attorney, a student can authorize an agent to make educational decisions. That leaves the student free to focus on learning. The student’s designated agent can apply for financial aid, register for courses, and review ed Why the EPOA Is Useful

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Financial Planning

GMB Episode #125: Estate Planning For Families With Special Needs Children With Tom Sannicandro Show Notes [02:54] Tom’s Journey – Tom shares why he switched his legal practice from corporate law to disability law.   [11:48] Asset Protection – Tom shares his perspective on asset protection related to individuals with disabilities. 

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