Shefter Law P.A.

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06/17/2026

Travel training can help students practice what to do when something goes wrong, not just how to get from A to B.

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Michelle Steiner shares what it is really like to live, learn, work, and advocate with hidden disabilities and learning ...
06/15/2026

Michelle Steiner shares what it is really like to live, learn, work, and advocate with hidden disabilities and learning disabilities. She opens up about being told what she could not do—and how writing, photography, education, and self-advocacy helped her prove otherwise. Parents will learn why invisible disabilities are often misunderstood, how to better support students, and why strengths can show up in unexpected ways.

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06/14/2026

Turning 18 can change access, authority, benefits, and planning even when your child is still in school.

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06/13/2026

Family support is wonderful, but money must be planned carefully when disability benefits are involved.

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06/12/2026

Special needs planning is about protecting benefits and understanding what supports may be available.

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06/11/2026

ABLE accounts can help families protect benefits when Social Security back pay or extra funds come in.

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One thing I've been noticing lately: progress reports that say a student is making "sufficient progress" toward an IEP g...
06/11/2026

One thing I've been noticing lately: progress reports that say a student is making "sufficient progress" toward an IEP goal, while the actual data suggests otherwise.

Parents have the right to ask for the data behind the report. And if you don't understand the data, you have the right to an explanation.

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06/10/2026

One small step before age 18 can make adult transition planning much easier for families.

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06/09/2026

Mary McDirmid breaks down what families often miss in special needs financial planning—and how to fix it before it’s too late. Learn what really happens at the age 18 financial cliff, how ABLE accounts and special needs trusts actually work, and when to use each. She shares how to build a clear Special Needs Action Roadmap so you’re not making decisions in crisis. Plus, get key insights from her new book Care, Protect, Grow to help your family plan with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.

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