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		<title>Guardianship Should Be a Last Resort</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2019 05:17:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Hales]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This post was written by former Special Needs Alliance president Katherine N. Barr, Esq., a member of Sirote &#38; Permutt’s Private Clients, Trusts and Estates Practice Group, Birmingham, Alabama. Much of her practice involves special needs planning, through which she assists clients in providing for a family member in a way that does not jeopardize [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>A Career on Her Own Terms:  Attorney with Special Needs Beats the Odds</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 22:27:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Hales]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Elisa Dillard Rainey, Esq. Amanda Carter targeted a law career early on. The unemployment rate among individuals with disabilities is alarmingly high, and their job search can be frustrating. But a fellow attorney, Amanda Carter, knew what she wanted and went for it. &#8220;I have cerebral palsy and require full-time attendants, who are paid [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Full Funding of the IDEA Critical for Our Children</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 23:44:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Hales]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Linda M. Gorczynski, Esq. It&#8217;s critical that we get increased funding for special education services in order to meet the needs of students with disabilities and achieve compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Attempts have been made to make legislative changes for years, but it hasn&#8217;t happened. We all need to [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Letter of Intent Gives Valuable Advice to Future Caregivers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 03:44:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Hales]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Glynis A. Ritchie, Esq. Parents of children with special needs have lots on their plates. When it comes to estate planning, the tasks at hand can be complicated, and the choices parents have to make – how to provide for their child’s needs when they are not around and whom to name as fiduciaries [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Looking Ahead: Transition Planning for Life After School</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:53:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Hales]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Sage C. Hart, Esq. High school graduation is a milestone for any student, but when a young adult has disabilities, it ushers in a period of even greater change. While attending public school, students with special needs are legally entitled to a wide array of services, but once they leave (by the age of [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Bullying and Kids with Disabilities</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:58:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Hales]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Judith L. Smith, Esq. Bullying in its many forms is a serious, all-too-common problem, and social media has moved this abuse online. The bullying may involve insults, threats or physical violence, with results that range from damaged self-esteem to poor academic performance to bodily injury. Children with special needs are more frequently targeted by [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Wings for All® Takes the Fear Out of Flying</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 15:27:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Hales]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barbara Hughes, center, Vice President of The Arc Dane County, chaired the stunningly successful event.  From left, Danielle Sendelbach and Bianca McCormick from Barbara’s office were two of the many volunteers who helped out. On Saturday, October 20, nearly 50 children and adults with special needs, along with adult companions, braved high winds and the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Stress-Free Holidays for Kids with Special Needs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2018 01:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Hales]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Ann McGee Green, Esq. Seasonal festivities can bring stress along with the joy. Schedule upheaval, unfamiliar activities, travel and family visits can cause conflict and anxiety for anyone. For loved ones with special needs, who may have sensory challenges or issues with transition, this time of year can be especially tough. But there are [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Preparing for Dementia</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 23:36:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Hales]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Sally L. Schoffstall, CELA Dementia is on the rise with the aging of baby boomers. Nearly six million individuals in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s, while others deal with cognitive decline related to Parkinson’s disease, stroke, Downs Syndrome or other medical conditions. The changes are often wrenching, as parents become vulnerable and adult children grieve [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Roundup: Decisions for Minors/Aid &#038; Attendance/SNT Cost-Benefit</title>
		<link>http://www1.specialneedsalliance.org/roundup-decisions-for-minors-aid-attendance-snt-cost-benefit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2018 02:44:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan Hales]]></dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/?p=8305</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[SNA attorneys have ongoing involvement with the wide-ranging issues faced by individuals with disabilities, their families and the professionals who serve them. Below is a sampling from member blogs and newsletters… Who Can Make Decisions for a Minor Child with Special Needs? In these days of blended families, who can represent the interests of a [&#8230;]]]></description>
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