Special Needs NewsletterApril 2021 Courtesy of |
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Disability Advocates Applaud Landmark COVID-19 Relief BillIn stark contrast to previous COVID-19 relief bills, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, contains numerous provisions specifically aimed at supporting people with disabilities. |
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An ABLE Account Could Be a Great Place for Your $1,400 Relief PaymentRecipients with disabilities who rely on government benefits may want to consider putting some or all of the $1,400 relief money into an ABLE account. |
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People with Disabilities are Still Being Largely Ignored in State COVID-19 Vaccine Priority ListsPeople with developmental disabilities living outside of nursing homes haven't been prioritized in most states' vaccine rollouts. |
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Congress Eliminates SSDI Waiting Period for People with ALSPeople with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) -- better known as Lou Gehrig's disease -- are now exempted from SSDI's five-month waiting period for benefits. |
