When you have a disabled child, parent, sibling, or other loved one you are responsible for, you know that help and information about programs that can benefit your loved one with special needs can be hard to come by. The attorneys at K Altman Law frequently advocate for families of someone with special needs and the guardians of people with special needs. We offer valuable guidance about programs that could be available to you, including managing assets to benefit your loved one without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits. An Ann Arbor, MI, special needs lawyer can also help you advocate for your child in an educational setting.
Our extensive experience advocating for people with special needs, both in the classroom and out, as well as our thorough knowledge of Michigan and federal laws protecting people with disabilities, means that we can represent you and your loved one with special needs in a variety of situations. Contact our firm today to learn more.
How Can an Ann Arbor Special Needs Lawyer Help My Family?
As a parent or guardian of a child with special needs, you have a lot on your plate. Providing daily care for your child can be exhausting enough. You may have little energy to research programs to help you or advocate for your child to ensure that interests are protected. That’s where an attorney focused on special needs legal support comes in.
We can help address special education needs, including developing protections and accommodations in school. We want to help you help your child reach their full potential. And, we can advise you of your options and attend meetings, Section 504 and IEP sessions, and school district hearings.
Certain procedural rights your child has in securing their right to an education are protected, and we can advise you at each step of the way. We also protect your child’s rights and interests, speaking up if they are violated. If your child has been denied services they are entitled to, an attorney may be the best choice to ensure that your child receives what they’re entitled to under state and federal law.
Special Needs Protections As Your Child Matures
Education isn’t the only realm in which we can help your special needs child. You know better than anyone how expensive it can be to pay for a professional caregiver, durable medical equipment, and specialists to help your child. We can help you create many programs and financial plans to provide your child with the best possible life.
This could include helping you secure benefits under Medicaid or other government programs. We can also help you provide for your child without jeopardizing their eligibility for these programs, such as establishing a Special Needs Trust (SNT) for them. As your Ann Arbor special needs lawyer, we look at your situation, provide advice about your legal options and your loved one’s rights, and then help you take action. Contact K Altman Law today for a consultation.
