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MEMORIAL DAY
 
This Memorial Day we honor the fallen, and remember those who have served and sacrificed for their country. Many of these fallen men and women have living family members with Autism.
 
This may be a time to consider the financial, medical, and other assistance available to veteran’s families and their survivors.
 
Children of fallen military members who have autism face unique challenges, including navigating the complexities of a military lifestyle, dealing with the grief and loss of a parent. Support resources, like Operation Autism, offer guidance and tools to help these families navigate these difficulties. Go online to – https://operationautism.org/
 
There are many government benefits available to individuals with special needs, and they vary significantly from state to state. Some of the major programs are:

• Medicaid, which provides basic medical care to low-income individuals. Most states also have “waiver” Medicaid programs covering residential, day care, career, and other services.
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which provides funds for food and shelter to individuals with disabilities. Contact SSI to see if you qualify.
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which requires that participants have been unable to work for at least a year due to their disability. Benefits are based on the individual’s income history and the number of quarters they have worked and contributed to the program.
• Disabled Adult Child (DAC), which requires a determination that the onset of the participant’s disability occurred before age 22, that the person is unmarried, and that the participant has a parent who has a disability, is retired or deceased and who qualifies for Social Security him/herself.
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps), which has eligibility guidelines similar to SSI.
• Section 8 Housing, which subsidizes residential rents for families for low-income families, which may include those with special needs. Eligibility is based on a sliding scale that considers income and family size.

Forever in our hearts, we set aside this day to remember those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Please read and share.

Regards,

Sara Luker
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