Special Needs

Medicaid: Cases

Cooperative federalism is not license to re-write clear federal rules (Co. App.) Ruth Koehler sued the Department after it terminated…

3 years ago

Recent Round Up – Week of May 24, 2021

Administration for Community Living releases 2020 Profile of Older Americans. The Profile of Older Americans is an annual summary of…

3 years ago

Special Needs Roundtable

On July 29, 2016, the Elder Law Practice of David L. McGuffey hosted a Special Needs Roundtable in Dalton, Georgia.…

3 years ago

App may help identify children with autism spectrum disorder

On May 11, 2021, the National Institutes for Health reported that an app may help identify children with autism spectrum…

3 years ago

How Biden’s Families Plan Impacts People With Disabilities

On April 30, 2021, Michelle Diament, writing for for Disability Scoop, reported that Biden's plan, although not changing SSI, does:…

3 years ago

Answering Your Questions About Autism with Dr. Emily Brandt

The following is reposted from Hamilton Medical Center's podcast site. Dr. Emily Brandt is a board-certified child development pediatrician at…

3 years ago

Social Security and Disability Benefits

Being sick or impaired is not enough to qualify for Social Security Disability. Under the Social Security Act, whether you…

3 years ago

Anna Shaw Children’s Institute CHAMP Webinar – Introduction to ABA Therapy

We are reposting this announcement. On  May 4, 2021, Anna Shaw will host a webinar on ABA Therapy. Click here…

3 years ago

Phone App Could Screen Children at risk for Autism

In a press release dated 4/26/2021, the National Institutes on Health announced that a Prototype app for mobile devices could…

3 years ago

Unnecessary Institutionalization Prohibited: OLMSTEAD V. L. C. (98-536) 527 U.S. 581 (1999)

In Olmstead v. L.C., 527 U.S. 581 (1999), the Supreme Court turned treatment for individuals with special needs on its…

3 years ago