by Twyla Sketchley | Feb 15, 2016 | Disability, Resources
In our last blog post, Should My Elderly Parents Stop Driving, we discussed the warning signs indicating an elderly parent is an unsafe driver. If you determine a parent may be unsafe to drive, there are three ways to address it: First, have a conversation with your...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jan 6, 2016 | Caregivers, Disability, Elder Law, Resources
Medicare Part A Hospital Co-Pay per Benefit Period $1288.00 Skilled Nursing Facility for Days 1-20 $0.00 Skilled Nursing Facility for Days 21-100 $161.00 Medicare Part B Premium per Month for Individuals with less than $85,000/year...
by Twyla Sketchley | Aug 6, 2015 | ADA, Disability
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), business that serve the public are prohibited from discriminating against an individual with a disability due to the use of a service animal. The ADA allows a business owner to ask only two questions about a service...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jul 20, 2015 | ADA, Disability, Veterans
Service animals are a necessity for many individuals with a mental or physical disability who need assistance navigating daily life. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state laws, no business owner providing public accommodations can discriminate...
by Twyla Sketchley | Jul 13, 2015 | ADA, Disability, Veterans
Service dogs for individuals with a disability and guide dogs for individuals with visual impairment are specially trained dogs that provide assistance with tasks the individual cannot perform and usually cannot be performed with less expensive assistive technology....
by Twyla Sketchley | Jul 6, 2015 | ADA, Disability
Service dogs for individuals with disabilities or guide dogs for individuals with visual impairment are obtained from private entities. It costs between $20,000 to $50,000 to raise and train a service dog or guide dog. Service of guide dogs receive specific training...
