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Special Needs News is a monthly e-newsletter that brings you reports of legal developments and other trends of vital interest to those with special needs and their advocates. This newsletter is brought to you by Ryan Barry and the other members of the Elder Law and Special Needs Practice Group of Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.


Three Big Differences Between SSI and SSDI

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are both federal programs that provide cash payments to people who meet the federal definition of "disabled." But the similarities between th

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Talking to Relatives About Guardianship of a Child with Special Needs

You can typically only choose one or two guardians for your child with special needs but this doesn't mean that you can't get other friends and family members involved with your child's care.  

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A Simple Way to Organize your Special Needs Planning Documents

It is very important for everyone, but especially for parents of children with special needs, to establish an organized system for conveying information about their special needs plan to the people who will be carrying it out.  The best way to do

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Think Carefully Before Giving Gift Cards to an SSI Recipient

Gift cards are the most popular holiday gifts, but they can cause problems for recipients who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Here are some things to consider before purchasing a gift card for a person with special needs during this holiday

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