Texas harbors a host of laws that affect you as a parent. Some may enhance your parental rights, while others could land you in jail or create other civil or criminal liabilities if not obeyed.
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Federal Bill May Enable Special Tax-Free Savings
If passed, The ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act will allow individuals with disabilities (or their parents) to create…
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Federal Bill to Enable Special Tax-Free Savings If passed, The ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act will allow individuals…
The Latest in Legislation for Those with Special Needs
Freedom of speech is a right we take for granted. But because an 18-year-old with special needs may not be…
"Rosa's Law" Makes Its Way to Texas
With the president’s signing of “Rosa’s Law” last fall, the term “mental retardation” is out, and “intellectual disability” is in,…
Disability Services Face Budget Cuts
The effects of budget cuts passed by lawmakers in May are now being felt across the state. The Texas Department…
Give Me (a Tax) Break
There are actually five seasons – the fifth, tax season, is looming ominously on the horizon. Are you taking full…
How to Create a Special Needs Trust
Between doctor and specialist appointments—and, well, life—there seems little energy left to plan for your child’s financial future.
A Beginner's Guide: Your Child's Educational Rights
Why even the strongest laws and programs need parental involvement to succeed.
New Texas Laws in 2019 That Affect People With Disabilities
A couple of years ago, Texas got in trouble with the feds for illegally capping special education services—and thereby short-changing schools on funding. With the U.S….
5 Things to Do in November and December for All Abilities
Lone Star Camp for Limb-Different Athletes Register ASAP for your child’s spot at these sports workshops designed specifically for limb-different youth ages…
5 Laws & Programs Every Special Needs Parent Should Know
Creating a financial plan for your child’s care is imperative—so is understanding the do’s and don’ts under the law. What…
Autism and Mommy’s Playdate Frustration
Play dates provide essential interaction for children and much needed social support for moms.
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