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Partner Sean R. Beck on Extraordinary Lives Podcast

Sean R. Beck joined Michelle Short on the Extraordinary Lives podcast to discuss special needs law and important information parents need to know to protect their rights and their child. Watch the podcast below:

Sens. Moran, Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen & Improve ABLE Program

The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program has helped individuals withdisabilities experience more financial freedom without losing eligibility to federal assistance programs.The proposed legislation put forth by Senators Jerry Moran and Chris Van Hollen aims to expand andimprove the ABLE program by further supporting and helping disabled individuals and their familiesbecome more financially free. […]

SNA Public Policy News You Can Use – June 23, 2026

DOJ Issues Opinion Targeting Olmstead The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a legal opinion taking aim at Olmstead v. L.C., the 1999 Supreme Court ruling establishing that unnecessary institutionalization of people with disabilities is a form of discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the DOJ’s opinion piece is not a court ruling, […]

SNA Public Policy News You Can Use – June 9, 2026

CMS Releases Community Engagement Requirement Interim Final Rule On June 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the long-awaited interim final rule (IFR) on Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements (CER). Starting January 1, 2027, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will require certain individuals covered under the Medicaid expansion population, or through […]

SNA Public Policy News You Can Use – March 3, 2026

Medicaid Advocates Continue Challenging State Proposals to Cut Medicaid Services Yesterday, KFF Health News released two articles detailing the discussions Medicaid disability and dental services advocates are facing. In Idaho, lawmakers are considering cutting $22 million from the state’s Medicaid program, with home- and community-based services (HCBS) as potential targets. Medicaid advocates note that many […]

SNA Public Policy News You Can Use – September 16, 2025

DOJ Sues Uber for Denying Rides to Passengers with Disabilities On Friday, September 12th, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against Uber Technologies Inc. alleging discrimination against passengers with disabilities, including those with service animals and mobility devices. The DOJ claims Uber and its drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, impose […]

SNA Public Policy News You Can Use – September 2, 2025

Chicago Public Schools Board Member Calls for the Reframing of Services for Students with Disabilities Amid Budget Deficit Discussions On Tuesday August 26th, Chicago Public Schools Board Member Angel Gutierrez penned an letter to the editor on the city’s discussion of children with special needs.  In the letter, she reaffirmed her commitment to protect every […]