IRS Raises ABLE Account Deposit Limit
Starting this month, individuals with disabilities can accrue more money than ever before in a special type of account that allows people to save without jeopardizing access to government benefits.…
Hospital System Offers Adults With IDD Internships, Job Options
After high school, adults with disabilities often find themselves stuck at home, but an internship and recruitment program is offering a path to jobs with opportunities for promotion and a…
Walmart Enhancing Accessibility For Shoppers With Disabilities
The nation’s largest retailer is piloting a new program aimed at enabling people with disabilities to shop more independently. The post Walmart Enhancing Accessibility For Shoppers With Disabilities appeared first…
SSI Recipients Will Get An Extra Check In November. Here’s What To Know
A calendar quirk means that individuals with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income benefits will see their payments arrive slightly off schedule. The post SSI Recipients Will Get An Extra…
SSI, Social Security Benefits To Rise
Individuals with disabilities receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits can expect to see more money next year. The post SSI, Social Security Benefits To Rise appeared first on…
In Bid To Improve Employment Of People With Disabilities, Feds Tout Accommodations
With a new tool, federal officials are working to help people with disabilities and employers understand the wide array of accommodations available to make employment more achievable. The post In…
Disability Employment Soared During The Pandemic. Can The Trend Survive?
As some employers move back to fully in-office employment, advocates hope that remote work’s boon to workers with disabilities won’t be forgotten. The post Disability Employment Soared During The Pandemic.…
House Votes To Renew Autism Act As Expiration Nears
With the clock ticking, Congress is one step closer to re-upping the nation’s primary autism law and allocating nearly $2 billion to address the developmental disability. The post House Votes…
FBI Wants To Hear From Victims Of Special Needs Trust Fund That Lost $100 Million
After a nonprofit reported $100 million missing from 1,500 trust funds for people with profound injuries and disabilities, the FBI is reaching out to victims as part of a criminal…
Millions Earmarked To Boost Disability Employment
More money than ever before is being allocated to establish new models to help young people with disabilities transition to competitive integrated employment. The post Millions Earmarked To Boost Disability…