2025 Special Needs Alliance Disabilities Handbook
by: Begley Law Group
If you have a loved one with a disability who’s approaching adulthood or if you are you helping a family navigate legal, financial, or care-related transitions, this handbook is for you.
The 2025 Special Needs Alliance Disabilities Handbook is an incredible free resource designed to guide self-advocates, parents, guardians, and professionals through some of the most important life decisions. Whether you’re just starting to plan or you’re deep in the process, this guide brings clarity and peace of mind.
You’ll find practical guidance on:
- Key legal terms
- Choosing between guardianship, powers of attorney, or supported decision-making
- Understanding Medicaid waivers, Social Security benefits, and ABLE accounts
- Planning for housing, employment, and long-term care
- Creating and managing Special Needs Trusts
- Transitioning from child services to adult services
At Begley Law Group, we’ve supported families for over 90 years with compassionate legal guidance in Special Needs Planning & Special Needs Trusts, Guardianships, Long-Term Care Planning & Medicaid Applications, and Personal Injury Settlement Consulting. Begley is here to help plan for you, and for your loved one’s future.
[You can download the 2025 Special Needs Alliance Disabilities Handbook here.]
Special Needs Alliance (SNA) is an organization with a national network of lawyers dedicated to serving families of people with disabilities. Tom Begley Jr. CELA, was past president and a founding member of SNA. Begley Law Group attorneys, Tom Begley and Ethan Ordog, are honored to be active members, utilizing their extensive expertise to help those with disabilities.