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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 Dana Perry  and the other members of the Elder Law and Special Needs Practice Group of Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.


Housing Options for Adults with Special Needs

Most people with special needs, including those with very severe special needs, live in some type of community setting.  Here are some of the most popular housing options for adults with special needs.

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Should I Disinherit a Child with Special Needs?

Leaving a child with special needs out of your estate plan is almost always the wrong way to help the child.

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House Passes Rule Change Making It Harder to Fund Social Security Disability Trust Fund

In one of its first acts of the new Congress, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives changed its rules to prevent lawmakers from shifting money from the Social Security retirement trust fund to the Social Security disability trust fund unle

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College Savings for Students With Special Needs

When a child with special needs is setting aside money for college, a 529 Plan may not be the best option. Here are some things to think about when family members ask about the best way to provide funds for a child with special needs' college education

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