College Considerations for the Special Needs Child

College is just ahead for many teens. It is an exciting time for them to branch out on their own and gain knowledge for their career path ahead. With a special needs child, there are unique concerns that must be addressed for the child to be set up for success.

Many colleges offer special accommodations for a special needs student, but they will only qualify if documentation is sent beforehand. Use these remaining weeks of summer to solidify any specific housing, transportation and educational needs they should have met.

Some colleges offer tutors or student advocates to help with daily campus life such as food preparation, hygiene and even note taking. Some of these programs can be free or at a reduced cost when parents show documentation of their child’s special needs. Special needs attorneys stress that it is vital to create documents to still be a part of the child’s decision making, especially when they have reached the adult age of 18. Many special needs children still need oversight and guidance on their health and financial decisions, and only documents set up before they land on campus will allow parents a right to be a part of this decision making.

Documents can be drafted so that professors and school administrators can share grades and any issues that come up with a parent. A qualified special needs planning attorney can help a client create a health care proxy to stay aware of any health issues that could come up. Also, power of attorney documents are helpful to address any legal or financial issues. Special needs planning lawyers will maximize the child’s government benefits and determine what type of trust is best to take care of college funds and needs, with the goal of not compromising the federal monies.

In New York, the law firm of LittmanKrooks LLP helps individuals and families have peace of mind that their child’s finances and health needs are met before their child starts the exciting college experience. Their New York special needs planning attorneys successfully help clients get access to benefits, set up the best trust for their situation, and uphold their rights to a college education. To learn more, visit https://www.specialneedsnewyork.com or call 914-684-2100.

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