Clancy & Associates

06/24/2026

Has your adult child recently started receiving Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits?

Many families are surprised to learn that a new DAC benefit can cause SSI payments to stop. Naturally, that often leads to concerns about losing Medicaid coverage.

The good news is that many individuals who lose SSI because of DAC benefits may still qualify to keep Medicaid under special federal protections.

If you receive a DAC award letter, don't ignore it and don't assume Medicaid will automatically end. Understanding the rules and acting quickly can help prevent gaps in important services and health care coverage.

Learn more in our latest article:

Learn how Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits can increase one’s income and cause Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to stop.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day!

To the dads who advocate, adapt and love without limits. We admire your strength, tenderness, and unwavering devotion!

- Katie, Kate, Cathy, Heather, Jennifer, and Alex

06/19/2026

Summer travel can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming for families traveling with a loved one who has a disability, medical condition, sensory needs, or mobility challenges.

One helpful resource to know about is TSA Cares.

Families can contact TSA Cares before flying to ask questions about screening, request assistance at the airport, and better understand what to expect at the checkpoint. You can also ask the gate agent about preboarding to help avoid crowds, long lines, and extra stress.

A little planning before travel can make the airport experience smoother for everyone.

You can learn more here:

The TSA Cares program provides assistance to travelers with disabilities, medical conditions, and other special circumstances to ensure a smooth security screening experience.

06/18/2026

When a loved one is struggling with serious mental illness or substance use disorder, it affects the entire family.

Clancy & Associates recently met with Bonnie Lane, owner of Family Support Services, to learn more about how she helps families navigate mental health crises, housing options, hospital discharge planning, residential placements, and finding the right support services.

Bonnie brings more than 25 years of experience and offers families guidance, advocacy, and a safe place to be heard during very difficult times.

We are grateful to know community resources like Family Support Services that help families feel supported as they plan for what comes next.

06/17/2026

Have you read our most recent newsletter?
In this issue, we’re sharing helpful updates, resources, and reminders for families planning for the future.

Whether you are navigating special needs planning, guardianship, government benefits, estate planning, or transition decisions, our goal is to provide information that helps you feel more prepared and supported.

Read the latest newsletter here:

Summer is here! While family travel is a wonderful way to reconnect after a busy school year, we know it can also be stressful – especially for kids with special needs. To make your next getaway smoother, our team has gathered their best travel tips.

06/11/2026

When we say Clancy & Associates is a full-service special needs planning firm, we mean families can come to us for help with the many issues that often come up when planning for a loved one with a disability.

That may include special needs trusts, guardianship, school and transition planning, SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, social services, life planning, and CILA considerations.

Every family’s situation is different. Our goal is to help you understand your options and create a plan that supports your loved one’s future.

06/11/2026

Looking for a speaker for a parent group, school, resource fair, or disability organization event?

The attorneys at Clancy & Associates are available to present on Special Needs Trusts, government benefits, ABLE accounts, transition planning, guardianship, and planning for the future for individuals with disabilities.

If your organization is planning an event, workshop, or support group, please reach out. We would be happy to connect you with an attorney from our firm.

06/10/2026

Summer can bring exciting moments, but it can also bring changes in routines, caregivers, programs, and schedules that feel overwhelming for many special needs families.

That’s why we created a simple summer list with practical reminders and tips to help families stay organized, prepared, and supported throughout the season.

We hope it helps make summer a little smoother for everyone.

06/05/2026

Buddy Baseball, created by the Wheaton Junior Woman’s Club, has grown from just 7 players in 1991 into an incredible program centered around inclusion, connection, and community.

We are grateful to support organizations that create opportunities for individuals with disabilities to build confidence, develop friendships, and simply enjoy being part of a team.

Thank you to the Wheaton Junior Woman’s Club, volunteers, buddies, and families who continue to make Buddy Baseball such a meaningful experience year after year.

06/04/2026

To the mothers navigating the special needs journey every day, thank you.

Thank you for the advocacy that happens behind closed doors, the appointments, the paperwork, the sleepless nights, the constant problem-solving, and the unconditional love that keeps everything moving forward.

So much of what you do goes unseen by the outside world, but it matters deeply.

We have the privilege of working with many incredible mothers and families, and we see firsthand the strength, patience, and commitment this journey requires.

Your impact on your children’s lives is immeasurable.