Critter Corner: How Can The ABLE Act Help My Special Needs Daughter?

September 16, 2015 by

Dear Baxter,My daughter has intellectual disabilities. I read in one of your newsletters that Virginia was the first state to enact the ABLE Act. I don't know much about it, but it may be something that can help my daughter … [Read more...]

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Virginia Becomes First State to Approve ABLE Act

July 31, 2015 by

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe Signs ABLE Act into Law (Source: NBC 29)Q. Our son, Jeff, has autism spectrum disorder and will likely need assistance throughout his lifetime. We are looking for ways to save for his … [Read more...]

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A New Act to Help Special Needs Families

December 19, 2014 by

 Q. My 9-year-old daughter, Noelle, is intellectually disabled. The costs for her therapy and assistive technology are quite high, and we are in the process of applying for government assistance (SSI).Despite our struggles … [Read more...]

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