Academy of Special Needs Planners

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The Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) consists of special needs planning professionals such as attorneys, financial planners and trust officers that assists them in providing the highest quality service and advice to persons with special needs and to their families. The Academy provides its members with the latest information on legal developments nationwide and a forum for exchanging best practices in providing service to persons with special needs. It also provides special needs professionals the tools and education to improve their understanding of the unique challenges that arise during special needs planning.

5 Downsides to ABLE Accounts You Should Know About
11/13/2025

5 Downsides to ABLE Accounts You Should Know About



ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts that people with disabilities can use to cover qualified disability-related expenses.

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 20th Annual Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) Na...
11/10/2025

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 20th Annual Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) National Conference! Join us in Miami, Florida, April 30 and May 1, 2026, with optional presessions April 29.

This year, we’re celebrating with an extraordinary learning experience that sets new standards for professional education in our field. Take advantage of early bird pricing by registering today!

2.8 Percent Increase in 2026 for SSI and SSDI Recipients
11/10/2025

2.8 Percent Increase in 2026 for SSI and SSDI Recipients



A slight raise in benefits payments is coming in 2026 for Americans who rely on Social Security disability benefits programs such as Supplemental Securi...

The Benefits of Establishing a Special Needs Trust Early
11/07/2025

The Benefits of Establishing a Special Needs Trust Early



One of the most powerful tools available to help secure a stable financial future for a child with special needs is a special needs trust (SNT). Setting...

Special Needs Trusts as a Safeguard for Medicaid Eligibility
11/06/2025

Special Needs Trusts as a Safeguard for Medicaid Eligibility



Special needs trusts enable people with disabilities to receive financial support without losing eligibility for needs-based government benefits such a...

Proposed SSI Rule Could Affect People With Disabilities
11/03/2025

Proposed SSI Rule Could Affect People With Disabilities



Under a newly proposed rule, hundreds of thousands of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, including many disabled adults and children, would...

New Film Shows How Service Dogs Empower Children With Autism
10/30/2025

New Film Shows How Service Dogs Empower Children With Autism



A new documentary titled "Unleashing Hope: The Power of Service Dogs for Children With Autism" is shedding light on the transformative role service dog...

30 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Group Home
10/29/2025

30 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Group Home



The following questions can help guide people with disabilities and their loved ones in deciding if a group home is right for them.

Department of Justice (DOJ) Rescinds Multiple Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guidance Documents
10/27/2025

Department of Justice (DOJ) Rescinds Multiple Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guidance Documents



The Department of Justice (DOJ) is removing 11 pieces of guidance clarifying how businesses can comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)...

13 Conditions Added to SSA's Compassionate Allowances List
10/22/2025

13 Conditions Added to SSA's Compassionate Allowances List



The Social Security Administration recently added 13 new conditions to its Compassionate Allowances list, bringing the...

Legal Guardianship for Children With Special Needs: 3 Steps
10/20/2025

Legal Guardianship for Children With Special Needs: 3 Steps



Out of all of the decisions that parents of children with special needs have to confront, the choice of a guardian stands out as one of the most difficu...

How Can Purple Alerts Help People With Disabilities?
10/16/2025

How Can Purple Alerts Help People With Disabilities?



Like Amber Alerts for children and Silver Alerts for older adults, Purple Alerts raise public awareness when an adult with a cognitive, intellectual, or...

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The Academy of Special Needs Planners consists of special needs planning professionals such as attorneys, financial planners and trust officers that assists them in providing the highest quality service and advice to persons with special needs and to their families. The Academy provides its members with the latest information on legal developments nationwide and a forum for exchanging best practices in providing service to persons with special needs. It also provides special needs professionals the tools and education to improve their understanding of the unique challenges that arise during special needs planning. The Academy also provides direct information to persons with disabilities through a consumer web site and a monthly e-mail newsletter.

Our information is designed to be thorough, up-to-date and easy to understand. The attorneys in our network have demonstrated a commitment to assisting those with special needs and their families. And they benefit from the experience and expertise of their peers through our Internet-based practice tools.