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Comcast Offers Control With Eye-Gazing Technology
People with disabilities like cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries and other physical challenges are tapping into new ways to harness technology to meet their needs, goals and dreams–with the help of companies like Comcast. This summer, Comcast launched the Xfinity X1 eye control, a web-based remote for tablets and computers that pairs with an existing eye gaze … Read More »
Help Us Build The Future Of The Arc
We Need YOUR Input! The Arc US is surveying people and organizations everyone to better understand what the future should look like for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be meaningfully included in their communities. Through this survey, they want to hear your perspective about how we can all create a world where people … Read More »
ABLE Accounts v. 529 College Savings Accounts
excerpted from ENABLE Special Needs Planning Newsletter What is a 529 College Savings Plan? A 529 is a college savings plan that offers tax and financial aid benefits. 529 plans may also be used to save and invest for K-12 tuition in addition to college costs. What Is An ABLE Account? Since 2014, ABLE accounts … Read More »
What Is An ABLE Account?
article by Kathryn Flynn of Forbes Individuals living with a disability have little incentive to plan for their future. Having even a modest amount in savings or assets can jeopardize eligibility to receive public benefits like Medicaid and Social Security Income (SSI). That is, unless the funds are held in an ABLE Account. The Achieving … Read More »
Is Your Child Interested in Adaptive Ballet?
Is your child interested in learning ballet? The Central Indiana Academy of Dance has introduced an adaptive ballet program designed to provide a supportive learning atmosphere to children ages 4-8 with different abilities. The class will be led by Caitlin Sloan, an instructor with 5 years of experience teaching adaptive ballet in a professional atmosphere … Read More »
8 Back-To-School Tips For Parents of Kids With Disabilities
Getting back into the groove of school isn’t always easy, but you can make a smoother transition from summer to the classroom with Reading Rocket’s Top 8 Back-to-School Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs (as reprinted in ENABLE Special Needs Planning): 1. Organize All That Paperwork – In the world of special education, … Read More »
Making a Charitable Bequest May Be Easier Than You Think
Are you looking for a way to make a lasting impact on an organization like Noble? A charitable bequest is one of the easiest and most flexible ways to make a gift that will impact families for generations to come. We even have a short video to demonstrate how easy this can be. There are … Read More »
Celebrating the 29th Anniversary of the ADA
from The Arc US 29 years ago, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed because of the determination and hard work of people like you. The ADA has helped transform our country: Fighting Discrimination Creating Job Opportunities Improving Communications Making Transportation More Accessible Changing The Way The World Includes People With Disabilities. Of course, … Read More »
Free Special Needs Planning Workshop in August
Saving for the future needs of children and adults with disabilities may not be as hard as you think. ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Accounts are for children and adults who develop a disability before age 26. In Indiana, they are called INvestABLE accounts. Similar to 529 college savings plans, they can be set … Read More »
