As the guardian of your disabled adult child, you will once again have the power to access his or her records and make decisions on his or her behalf. FG Trade Latin / Getty Images (Part three of a ...

The law says if a “child” was disabled before the age of 22, he or she will get disabled adult child, or DAC, benefits.(miodrag ignjatovic / Getty Images) Whenever I see a parent with a disabled child ...

For years, the woman and her now-estranged husband raised their son together. Their adult son, who has a profound developmental disability, qualified for SSI at age 18. While his benefit was already ...

Wondering how to get paid to stay home with your disabled child or adult child? This guide breaks down Medicaid waiver ...

Whenever I see a parent with a disabled child, it tugs at my heartstrings. On the one hand, I can’t imagine the hardships they must face almost every day. I think of our neighbors — a retired couple ...

Parents who care for their severely disabled adult children have been recognised as homeworkers and are entitled to receive the minimum wage, following a l ...

Kerre Woodham shares her thoughts on the Supreme Court's recognition of two parents who care for their severely disabled adult children as homeworkers.

Human Rights Watch appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the special rapporteur’s report on care and support for children with disabilities within the family environment and its gendered ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — It is often up to family members to care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For aging parents who can no longer give the care their adult children ...

When a parent cares full-time for a disabled adult child, Social Security rules can add unexpected financial hurdles. One mother recently shared her story on the r/SocialSecurity subreddit after ...