The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that schools provide additional education supports and/or services for eligible students. These additional supports are specifically defined in an Individual Education Plan (IEP). An IEP creates goals for...
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Children With Special Needs
STABLE Account or Special Needs Trust? – May 20, 2023
On May 20, 2023, Hickman Lowder attorneys Elena A. Lidrbauch and George O. Aljoe discussed the differences between a STABLE Account and a special needs trust and how these tools can benefit your loved one. We invite you to view the recorded session and slides for the...
Transition – What Happens When My Child Turns 18? – April 29, 2023
On April 29, 2023 Hickman Lowder Attorneys Ethan A. Welch and Janet Fleck Griffith spoke about transition planning and what to expect when your child turns 18. They talked about guardianship and less restrictive alternatives; applying for SSI and Medicaid; and...
Equipping Parents for Education Advocacy – April 15, 2023
On April 15, 2023, Hickman Lowder Attorney Janet Fleck Griffith and Education Advocate Mary Jo O’Neill hosted the webinar, Equipping Parents for Education Advocacy. They discussed the following topics: 1) the difference between IEPs and 504 Plans, 2) the IEP...
OhioRISE: Who is eligible and what are the benefits?
On August 26, 2022, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine officially announced the launch of OhioRise (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence), a managed care plan to serve youth with complex needs. In his announcement, DeWine said: “OhioRISE offers hope for thousands...
Estate Planning and Special Needs Trusts – March 25, 2023
On March 25, 2023, Hickman Lowder Attorneys Elena A. Lidrbauch and Helen L. Rapp hosted the webinar, Estate Planning and Special Needs Trusts. They discussed general planning considerations and legal documents that are frequently used by families, including different...
Alphabet Soup – An Overview of Public Benefit Programs
On March 11, 2023, Hickman Lowder Attorneys Ethan A. Welch and George O. Aljoe hosted the webinar, Alphabet Soup – An Overview of Public Benefit Programs. They discussed public benefits that may be available for your family such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI),...
Trustee School: Administering a Special Needs Trust – February 25, 2023
Hickman Lowder is dedicated to ensuring successful administration of the trusts that we draft for your family members with special needs. This includes educating your trustees so they are prepared to successfully administer the trust you have established. On February...
What is Free Appropriate Public Education?
When the government provides certain benefits, it should make those benefits equally accessible to people of all backgrounds and personal situations. There have been numerous federal laws and court rulings affirming the rights of individuals in various scenarios....
What is an IEP and what does it accomplish?
Classrooms require that teachers provide instruction to possibly dozens of children simultaneously. Some children will struggle more than their peers in a formal educational setting because of medical issues. Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...