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Infrastructure Bill to Make Public Transit More Accessible
The $1.3 trillion infrastructure bill recently signed into law by President Biden will release billions to make more stations ADA-compliant.
Recipients of Supplemental Security Income Now Have 50 Extra Days to Appeal Benefits Cuts
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is giving people who have their SSI benefits suspended or reduced more time to appeal, in recognition of the hurdles and delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
What Are a Special Needs Trustee’s Record-Keeping Duties?
If you are considering serving as trustee of a special needs trust, know what is expected of you before taking on this crucial role.
Uber Broke Law by Slapping Wait-Time Surcharge on People With Disabilities, DOJ Charges
Extra fees for passengers who took more than two minutes to get into cars discriminated against people who needed to fold up wheelchairs or required more time to reach vehicles, a lawsuit says.
Hungry for Support: More Likely to Be Food-Insecure, People with Disabilities Have Difficulty Getting Assistance
People with disabilities are more likely to lack adequate nutrition and they find it hard to get nutritional help — or even recognition — from the federal government’s SNAP (food stamp) program.
“New and Improved” Tax Deductions for Parents of Children with Special Needs
As a handy checklist from a professor and tax expert makes clear, tax benefits for parents of children with special needs have changed due to recent federal legislation.