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Many of our clients with disabilities have recently begun receiving letters from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development or the Social …
Many of our clients with disabilities have recently begun receiving letters from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development or the Social …
Careful planning and consideration must go into divorce and custody agreements to protect a special needs child and maximize access to important services and …
This month, Congress enacted a new law, expanding who is eligible to open an ABLE account. ABLE accounts are a kind of tax deferred …
Caregivers Can Call 833-NJ-ADULT (833-652-3858) Daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman announced a new help line available to …
A colleague of mine was involved in a situation involving an autistic adult about 50 years old residing in a group home with a …
Recently, a NJ court entered a temporary order for the involuntary commitment of a young mother for inpatient treatment. A legal hearing to review …
In a recent NJ Appellate Division case, the court found that a trial judge made a mistake by refusing to vacate a civil commitment …
Gov. Murphy announced that individuals with an intellectual or developmental disabilities over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination …
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a psychiatric illness, this is a particularly difficult time. People are going into crisis …
Introduction The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act enables independence and self-reliance for persons with disabilities. The Act allows the creation of an …
One of the most frequent questions I get from a family with a family member with a disability is, can they have savings, and …
In order for someone with a disability to receive services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities, they have to be eligible for Medicaid. The …
Special Needs Trusts are a kind of trust designed to preserve assets for a person with a disability, while making it possible for them …
The Social Security Administration recently provided guidance on Economic Impact payment. If your family member receives SSI, and receives a stimulus payment, the Social …
On April 25, 2020, the Commissioner of the Department of Health issued a very important memorandum to New Jersey Hospitals. It is important because …
People with disabilities have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Group homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and state psychiatric facilities will not allow visitors. …
The Social Security Administration has announced that all individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) will receive an Economic Impact Payment from the Treasury …
This week, New Jersey extended an important part of the way we provide services for people with disabilities. During the COVID-19 emergency, New Jersey …
New Jersey has launched a new program for families with a child with autism spectrum disorder. The new program allows any family with a …
The Social Security Administration announced today that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will automatically receive their Economic Impact Payments directly to their bank accounts …