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.

Supported Life Conference in Sacramento

Brenda  (parent of a 41 yrs old son who has been in supported living many years) can be reached at smartopoeus@gmail.com has the brochure with information about Supported Life Institute Conference being held in Sacramento at Double Tree Hotel on Oct. 7 to 9, 2009 that she can email to you or you can go online and get it at www.supportedlife.org. You can also call 916-567-1974 if you have questions or email sli@supportedlife.org.