Estate Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs
Special Needs Trusts (SNT) can offer individuals with disabilities financial support while also protecting vital government benefit eligibility for programs including Medi-Cal and SSI. This webinar will cover the basic characteristics of SNTs, review special considerations for estate planning to protect eligibility for benefits, and describe steps estate planners should take when engaging in planning […]
California’s Housing Disability Advocacy Program
The Housing Disability Advocacy Program assists individuals who are likely eligible for disability benefits and experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness with applying for disability benefit programs and provides housing assistance to help clients find safe and decent housing that is affordable and sustainable. HDAP offers benefit advocacy, housing assistance, outreach, and case management. Join […]
Disability Visibility in Legal Aid
This January, LAAC and Disability Rights California co-hosted a panel discussion by and for legal aid workers with disabilities. The goal of the event was to hold space for legal aid workers with disabilities to share our experiences, information, and personal narratives about being out as disabled in the workplace, and to celebrate our collective […]