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Medicaid Work Rule would hit family caregivers, people with disabilities
From Forbes — By Howard Gleckman — The sponsors of the House Republican debt limit bill, the Limit, Save, Grow Act, say its goal is to encourage low-income people to work. But it may have exactly the opposite effect, especially for people with disabilities. And, at...
Football player with Down syndrome sues team for disability discrimination
From WBNS-10TV/The Associated Press — Caden Cox alleges he was the target of disability discrimination, retaliation and assault during his time at Hocking College. NELSONVILLE, Ohio — An Ohio man who was the first person with Down syndrome to play and score a...
Push to address disability discrimination in health care
From DisabilityScoop.com — By Michelle Diament — More than two years after federal officials signaled that they would update regulations to keep medical providers from discriminating against people with disabilities, advocates say the clock is ticking. Disability...
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What is Elder and Special Needs Law?
Elder and Special Needs Law are specialized areas of law that involve representing, counseling, and assisting seniors, people with disabilities, and their families in connection with a variety of legal issues, from estate planning to long term care issues, with a primary emphasis on promoting the highest quality of life for the individuals. Typically, Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys address the client’s perspective from a holistic viewpoint by addressing legal, medical, financial, social and family issues.
Demand for Elder and Special Needs Law Is Growing
The number of older individuals in the population is projected to increase to 71.5 million in 2030, representing nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population. As a result the need is growing for specialized legal advice about aging-related issues.
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Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys