February 2014 • Virginia Social Security Disability & Special Needs Planning Attorney

World Congress On Adult Guardianship Coming to Arlington Virginia

February 28, 2014

Arlington Virginia has been selected to host the World Congress on Adult Guardianship taking place from Wednesday May 28th through Friday May 30th. The event will take place [ more ...]

9 More Broadway Theatres to Become Accessible to the Disabled

February 28, 2014

Nine historic Broadway theaters will be more accessible to the disabled under an agreement signed by a major theater chain and the federal government. The Nederlander [ more ...]

Virginia Elder Law

February 28, 2014

Virginia Elder Law is the practice of law pertaining to the elderly and disabled and their family members. In practicing Elder Law attorney Sheri Abrams drafts all legal [ more ...]

What Does a Guardianship in Virginia Do?

February 28, 2014

In Virginia, Guardianship often relegates the following responsibilities to the appointed guardian: Choosing residence Providing informed consent to medical treatment [ more ...]

First Party Special Needs Trusts in Virginia

February 28, 2014

Can A Disabled Person in Virginia Create A Special Needs Trust With Their Own Funds And Still Be Eligible For Medicaid And SSI? Each public benefits program has restrictions [ more ...]

Free I-Phone App Helps the Blind Identify Objects through Photos

February 20, 2014

TapTapSee is designed to help the blind and visually impaired identify objects they encounter in their daily lives. Simply double tap the screen to take a photo of anything [ more ...]

TSA Launches New Hotline # for the Disabled

February 20, 2014

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched a new helpline number for air travelers with disabilities and medical conditions. You can call TSA Cares toll [ more ...]

What is Tinnitus? Can You Get Disability Benefits For It?

February 20, 2014

Tinnitus, most commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears,” is a condition which impacts 50 million Americans and, for about 16 million, the condition is so severe that [ more ...]

What do you do If you Are Denied Social Security Disability in Virginia?

February 19, 2014

Appeal! Many disabled people become disheartened and frustrated after they receive a Social Security disability benefits denial notice, and they do not appeal. This is often [ more ...]

New Expedited Social Security Disability Process for Veterans

February 19, 2014

The Social Security Administration has unveiled a new initiative to expedite Social Security disability claims by veterans with a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) [ more ...]

What is a Virginia Guardianship?

February 18, 2014

For some members of our society, legal protection may be necessary even after they have entered adulthood. These individuals may have been injured in an accident, continue [ more ...]

What is a Virginia Special Needs Trust?

February 18, 2014

Virginia Special needs trusts (also known as “supplemental needs” trusts) allow a disabled beneficiary to receive gifts, lawsuit settlements, or other funds and [ more ...]

What Are Virginia Social Security Disability Benefits?

February 18, 2014

In Virginia Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or DIB or Title II) is a program financed with Social Security taxes paid by workers, employers and self-employed [ more ...]

Videos on Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities

February 2, 2014

There is now a series of short training videos from the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program (CAP) which provides basic information about reasonable accommodations for [ more ...]