Social Security and Self Employment
Since my focus is helping families with disabilities, I’m hoping to raise awareness for all those parents out there who may be self-employed. There is, with good reason, a belief the best thing to do is maximize your business expenses to reduce your taxable income....
A Guide to Navigating HUSKY in Connecticut
In Connecticut, both Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are part of a larger program run by the Department of Social Services (DSS) called “HUSKY”. HUSKY is comprised of four (4) different plans – A, B, C & D – and each plan has its...
What to Do When Your Child With a Disability Turns 18: A Primer
Becoming an adult is a monumental event – but for people with disabilities, a few additional things need to be accounted for if you want to receive certain services, programs, and more. Here is a quick guide on what you need to address as soon as your child...
Special Needs Planning: More Than an IEP
When you have a child with a disability, much of your energy may be spent ensuring they receive the education they are entitled to. It’s a huge battle to be sure, but it’s not the only consideration families should have. We need to think about special needs...
Recovering From Financial Crisis When You Are Autistic
Being an autistic adult has many challenges and, obviously by this point, we are well aware of them. We constantly talk about the high unemployment rate for autistic adults and how a majority of Americans are unable to cover one month of living expenses. That all...
How To Help Your Child With Autism Get An Even Better Night’s Sleep
Getting kids into bed can be tough. Getting your child with autism in bed, can be even tougher. There are a variety of theories that seek to explain why autistic children struggle to go to bed and sleep well. Some suggest that autistic children struggle to understand...
LOMAH Special Needs Podcast: Avoiding Financial Planning Mishaps
Ask any financial planner about common mistakes they see, and patterns will probably emerge. What mishaps are happening with special needs financial planning and how do we ensure we are not making them? On this episode of the LOMAH Special Needs Podcast, host Kim...
A Case for Working When You Have a Disability
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been focusing on how employment benefits and empowers people with disabilities. But when discussing employment, it’s equally important to discuss the disability benefits employees may receive, in addition to perks like...
