As screen restrictions sweep through schools nationwide, students who rely on assistive technology could be caught in the crossfire. Here’s what is happening and what families can do. For a ninth grader in Concord, California, named Soraya Martin, dyslexia made...

Accessible housing means having a home you can enter, move around in, and use safely day to day and in an emergency. For many people with disabilities and older adults, accessible housing is essential. It can be the difference between living independently and needing...

Imagine having to choose between eating dinner and filling a prescription. For tens of millions of Americans, that is no longer a hypothetical — it is a daily reality. A survey recently released by the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America painted a stark...

If you (or your child) are about to receive a personal injury settlement and you also receive or may need Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you should assume one thing until a professional confirms otherwise: the way the settlement is paid could affect...

More adults in the United States — particularly those in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s — are living alone than ever before. Many seniors today are choosing to age in place and maintain their independence for as long as possible, even if that means going it alone,...

Many couples enter a marriage with children from previous relationships, sometimes also having children together. Though these families may be rich in love and connection, they can face challenges with regard to estate planning. Without a clear plan, disputes can...

It’s often the smallest details in an estate plan that have the biggest impact — a short clause or a subtle word choice that ensures your wishes are followed. But something even smaller — your DNA — can undo an estate plan in the time it takes to spit into a tube....