There are 7.4 million citizens with intellectual / developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the USA
Only 7% have access to supports to live outside of their family home.
48% of autistic adults report feeling lonely, 57% report feeling depressed
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Increasing Neuro-Inclusive Housing in Denver using Marketplace Data
It was only a few decades ago that people with I/DD were, more often than not, hidden behind closed doors, not allowed to go to school, and banned from having a typical life. Fortunately, this attitude has largely changed, yet systemic barriers to opportunities for meaningful community inclusion are still…Will Bequeathing a Home or an Asset to a Loved One with a Disability Affect Their Benefits?
Many individuals ask if leaving a home or an asset in their will to a loved one with disabilities will mess up their social security or other disability benefits, including Medicaid. As special needs financial planners, we hear this question often in various forms. In most cases, a home or…Financial Planning 101
We are excited to announce the newest AHN Sponsor, Planning Across the Spectrum. They specialize in providing certified financial planning advice and services to those with special needs and disabilities, including autism. Below you will find answers to many of the common questions they get about planning financially for the…