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Special Needs Planning Newsletter
September 2025

Courtesy of Belvedere Wealth Partners

Feds Allow Subminimum Wages for Disabled Workers to Continue

Feds Allow Subminimum Wages for Disabled Workers to Continue

By withdrawing a proposed rule change, the Trump administration is allowing employers to continue to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage.

Disability Advocates Sue Social Security Administration<br/>

Disability Advocates Sue Social Security Administration

Disability advocates are suing the Social Security Administration. The lawsuit highlights barriers to accessing Social Security services, including staffing reductions and long wait times, that unduly affect vulnerable populations.

Driver's License Markers for People With Autism

Driver's License Markers for People With Autism

A New Jersey program allows individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other communication disorders to have a voluntary designation on their driver's licenses or ID cards to alert law enforcement.

30 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Group Home

30 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Group Home

The following questions can help guide people with disabilities and their loved ones in deciding if a group home is right for them.

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