October 22nd is National Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, October 22nd from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 12th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft [ more ...]
Information for the Disabled
LEND’s Ability Resource Fair 2016
I will be attending and speaking at this event, please come join [ more ...]
U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessible Parking and Passenger Loading Zones
U.S. Access Board Webinar: Accessible Parking and Passenger Loading Zones – Advanced Session (August 4) The next webinar in the U.S. Access Board’s free monthly [ more ...]
New Intake Information for Services for Persons in Fairfax Virginia with Developmental (Including Intellectual) Disabilities
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board is now the point of entry to apply for services for residents of Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church [ more ...]
Richmond payee service investigated for fraud involving seniors and the disabled
Article by Kelly Avellino of WWBT NBC12 News Henrico Police are investigating a Richmond payee company for potential fraud involving senior citizens and disabled clients. [ more ...]
Can a person get both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI) based on their disability?
Many people eligible for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) may also be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The disability decision for one program is [ more ...]
Federal Government Finalizes New Health Care Disability Discrimination Rules
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released final rules implementing the Affordable Care Act’s anti-discrimination protections, clarifying and expanding [ more ...]
Invitation for the YouthACT Transition Truths National Online Dialogue
Press Release: Are you a young person with a disability or an ally of the disability community? There is an important conversation going on about what youth and young adults [ more ...]
Good News For Those in Virginia With Disabilities and Student Loans
As part of my practice I assist those with disabilities get their student loan debt forgiven. It has now gotten much easier. On Tuesday, 4/12/16, the Department of [ more ...]
Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group of Greater Washington
Sheri R. Abrams, Attorney at Law, will be making a presentation to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group of Greater Washington on October 27, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Fairfax [ more ...]
Fairfax Attorney Sheri Abrams’ Special Needs Trust Seminar—-October 20th at Service Source Building
Fairfax Virginia Special Needs Trust Seminar Sponsored by Family Support Services, A Service Source Resource For ALL Families Tuesday, October 20, 2015 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM [ more ...]
Fairfax Virginia Attorney Sheri Abrams creates APP to provide information on Social Security Disability Law, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship, Elder Law and Estate Planning
Fairfax Virginia Attorney Sheri Abrams has just created an Android App to provide information on Social Security Disability Law, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trusts, [ more ...]
New Guidance Issued on Including Children in Virginia with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs
The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services (HHS) have released guidance urging early learning programs to include children, including those in Virginia, [ more ...]
New Mobile App Helps Seniors and those with Disabilities in Virginia Find Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) new Resource Locator mobile application (app) for smartphones and electronic tablets can help you get [ more ...]
Assistive Technology Financing Loan Program for the District of Columbia
About the Program: The Assistive Technology Financing Loan Program offered through the Assistive Technology Program for the District of Columbia is a low-interest funding [ more ...]
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