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...
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Children With Special Needs
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...
The gap between diagnosis and support for your child
For parents and teachers, it can be difficult to identify a child who needs an alternative learning environment. Here are a few ways you can handle the gap between getting a diagnosis for your child and getting the support they need at school. The path to diagnosis...
Your Summer Reading List: Helpful Resources From the Special Needs Alliance
This summer may be the time to answer that one nagging question that you may have or develop a deeper understanding of certain issues that affect your family. It is important for families and caregivers to understand the fundamental concepts in managing their loved...
Ask An Attorney: How can I help my child with special needs thrive
Question I am a new mom of a son with Down syndrome. Our pediatrician’s office gave me some information about resources available to our family and I have become involved with our local Down Syndrome Association chapter. I met some other parents who have shared some...
It’s About You – Special Needs Trusts
Attorney Ethan Welch spoke with Channel 3’s Joe Cronauer about special needs trusts and how you can use the funds from those trusts.