General Resources

SSI News – No Cost of Living Adjustment in 2011

Looking for info on Special Needs Legal Stuff?

Special Needs Answers might have it. This site has a lot of information for Parents and Families as well as attorneys.

Some recent articles that I found very helpful:

SSI Basics – Finally – information in plain English!

Federal Legislation Would Eliminate Use of ‘Mentally Retarded’ in Government Programs – It’s about time!

Program Provides Tax Benefits to Workers Shouldering Care Expenses – Since it’s Tax Time this information might help you.

BOOK REVIEW: A ‘Stranger’ Among Us: Hiring In-Home Support for a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorders or Other Neurological Differences

Matthew’s 17 now and we’ll likely be looking at these kinds of services soon. I have the book on my shopping list and I’ll do a review once I’ve read it.

Urgent – Budget Tool Kit from ARC

Arc of California has done a very nice job of providing a comprehensive and easy to follow budget crisis “tool Kit” that you might find helpful.  I strongly encourage you to read this information and get involved as much as you are able.  Here’s the link: