A father turning 67 files for Social Security with a primary insurance amount of $3,280 a month. His 38-year-old son, ...

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When a child is disabled, the Social Security Administration could potentially provide benefits to help that child and their family.  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is one of the more common ...

You’ve probably wondered whether parents who care full-time for a disabled child should be paid for that labor. Yes — many advocates argue you should be compensated, because caregiving replaces paid ...

As the U.S. government endeavors to trim its spending, no agency has been as pared back as the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). On Feb. 26, after 30 days of what was ...

More than a quarter of all parents of children with disabilities say they struggle to find appropriate childcare for their kids. And even for those who do, many say their kids routinely encounter ...

“I’m the invisible one in the family,” muttered 13-year-old Chelsea when asked to describe herself. I had been working with Chelsea’s parents for quite some time, focusing on their younger son who had ...

In 2011, Jessica Slice took a strenuous summer hike on the Greek Island of Santorini. She didn't drink enough water and when she returned to her cruise ship, she felt dizzy and nauseated. She thought ...

Parents reported chronic pain more often in children with developmental disabilities, particularly those with cerebral palsy or seizures, than in those without such disabilities. Researchers conducted ...

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When school is out for summer, many Seattle-area families rely on day camps for critical child care, and a chance for kids to spend sunny days outdoors, making friends and learning new skills. For ...