Special Needs Planning Newsletter
April 2026
Courtesy of Belvedere Wealth Partners
How Assistive Technology Benefits Students With Disabilities
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates that schools must consider and provide necessary Assistive Technology, but a new federal report found that many schools struggle to provide AT due to some systemic barriers.
Helpful Tax Filing Tips for People With Disabilities
Filing taxes can be time-consuming and complicated, but there are some available resources, benefits, and tax credits that can help individuals with disabilities lower their tax liability and boost their savings.
Section 504 Faces New Legal Challenge
A recent lawsuit raises a fundamental question: Who decides how disability rights rules are applied – states or the federal government?
How Art Museums Are Serving People With Visual Impairments
Making art accessible is both a matter of rights and common sense. People with disabilities deserve equal access to cultural heritage, and accessible experiences also attract more visitors and strengthen cultural tourism.
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