NAELA Celebrates National Special Needs Law Month in October

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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Sep 30, 2016, 16:00 ET


Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 30, 2016 -- The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) established October as National Special Needs Law Month as a grassroots effort to help people with disabilities and their families understand special needs planning and the resources available to them.

Special needs planning can involve special needs trusts, care management, advocacy to preserve educational or civil rights, public benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid, and other important issues.

“This October, NAELA member attorneys will focus on helping the special needs community by identifying resources and implementing comprehensive plans,” said NAELA President Catherine Anne Seal, CELA, CAP.

Many NAELA members will be celebrating National Special Needs Law Month with activities in their communities covering topics such as:

• Financing long-term care,
• Care management,
• Special needs trusts, and
• SSI and Medicaid rules and regulations.

Learn more about National Special Needs Law Month. NAELA also offers resources and links for the public under NAELA.org > About > Consumers.

To receive a free NAELA brochure: “Questions and Answers When Looking for an Elder and Special Needs Law Attorney,” contact Communications Manager Abby Matienzo by email at amatienzo(at)naela(dot)org or phone at 703-942-5711 #230.

Find an Elder and Special Needs Law attorney in your area using NAELA’s Member Directory.

About NAELA
Members of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) are attorneys who are experienced and trained in working with the legal problems of aging Americans and individuals of all ages with disabilities. Established in 1987, NAELA is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations, and others. The mission of NAELA is to establish NAELA members as the premier providers of legal advocacy, guidance, and services to enhance the lives of people with special needs and people as they age. NAELA currently has members across the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit NAELA.org.

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Abby Matienzo, Communications Manager, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, http://www.naela.org, +1 (703) 942-5711 Ext: 230, [email protected]