"This Nutshell follows the structure and format of the authors' casebook—Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of "parent," abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency. Representation of children is covered throughout the book. Also treated for comparative purposes are several relevant international law issues, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, international child labor, and U.S. tobacco exports to children overseas." - publisher's description

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This guide from Nolo helps readers design an Individual Education Program for their special needs child.

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"This text captures the key points of the precedents governing student rights and responsibilities relating to attendance, speech, expression, religion, discipline, grades, tests, drugs, search and seizure, the emerging law of social media, i.e., cyberbullying, and the range of procedural due process interests. The book further addresses the range of constitutional rights and protections for teachers as well as employment terms and conditions, including contracts, tenure and potential liabilities." - publisher's description

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This book provides an overview of laws that affect families including: custody, adoption, care for the elderly, marriage, divorce, estate planning, and more.

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"Children with learning disabilities have different needs than other kids in special education-- let Nolo's IEP Guide: Learning Disabilities help you make sure those needs are met. Learn how to: understand your child's rights, untangle eligibility rules and develop effective IEP goals"

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"This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to special education services for students in K-12 education. Topics covered include: historical background, Section 504 coverage, IDEA coverage, child find, evaluations, IEPs, disciplinary issues, due process hearings, and state administrative complaints. The chapters include model forms, sample evaluations and IEPs. It also includes discussion of the Supreme Court's two recent decisions from the 2016-2017 term. Finally, it provides examples from a variety of state practices to give the reader an excellent sense of the interaction between state and federal regulations in this complex area of the law." - publisher's description

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"This book explains how special needs trusts work and how you can set one up yourself. This book also shows you how to work with experts to make the most of your trust." - from the introduction

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"Oh no, what are we going to do?" Experts say that every 65 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. When someone you love gets that diagnosis, you need answers. The authors, Kerry Peck and Rick Law, are two nationally renowned elder law attorneys who can help you make wise decisions in the midst of a post-diagnosis whirlwind of confusion. Avoid common missteps such as : Giving away assets to qualify for nursing home benefits Believing that Medicare will pay for your long-term care Waiting until the last minute before seeking expert legal advice Assuming that nursing home Medicaid is a do-it-yourself project Thinking that a revocable living trust provides asset protection And many more

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This book is intended to assist both mental health professionals and attorneys in working together on family law cases to improve their understanding of each other's respective roles. The purpose of Part I is to provide some definition and clarification about the roles of mental health professionals in family law settings and to identify how those roles are used by attorneys in litigating their cases. The purpose of Part II is to offer some insight and understanding about the underlying "rules" for conducting a parenting evaluation. The purpose of Part III is to help family law attorneys better understand the goals of the PE at each step of the process. In Part IV, we explore some of the "consulting" roles that a mental health professional might perform to assist family law attorneys.

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This comprehensive book addresses the increasingly important role of forensic psychologists in consulting and in expert witness testimony in child custody litigation. Authors Robert A. Simon and Philip M. Stahl, forensic psychology consultants with more than 60 years of combined experience, provide practical advice on understanding the critical psychological dynamics frequently encountered in child custody cases as well as guidance for how to effectively use your own forensic consultant and testifying expert in litigation. Using case examples where critical issues such as the developmental need of children, relocation, domestic violence, and the alienated child are involved, the authors explain a logical process to critique the evaluation reports of others and help you analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your case. Among the topics covered are: Forensic vs. clinical approach in child custody evaluations A method for critiquing the work of the neutral court-appointed custody evaluat…

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Designed as a quick and accessible reference, this book helps lawyers understand and address the array of mental health expert issues they will encounter in their cases. Written by John A. Zervopoulos, who is both an attorney and psychologist, each issue in the book is examined through the dual prism of Daubert-Frye principles (the legal perspective) and of professional psychology s expertise and literature (the psychological perspective). This information provides the tools necessary to develop clear direct examinations, sharpen cross examinations, and compose effective, compelling arguments to the court. These lessons are also useful to attorneys who litigate cases outside of family law. Each chapter in How to Examine Mental Health Experts considers one particular issue commonly encountered in litigation, such as when experts rely on experts, managing experienced-based testimony, or the purpose of evaluation reports, and consider three aspects to help lawyers understand and effectiv…

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This book is about the intersection of mental health institutions and the criminal justice system. It explains how the meshing of institutional imperatives, professional ideologies, budgetary considerations, and time constraints create the “politics of mental health.”

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"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description

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"Authoritative coverage provides a foundation for understanding recent developments in banking and financial institutions. This Nutshell title covers subjects such as increased competition, deregulation, bank and thrift failures, large-scale bailout, and restructuring efforts. Unresolved challenges include budget stimulus, deficits, and renewed supervision by regulators." - publisher's description

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The Elder Law Answer Book offers a thorough guide to aspects of the law that affect senior citizens, including long-term care planning, powers of attorney, trusts, age discrimination, and more.

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This book provides a brief overview of elder law. Topics covered include ethical considerations, health care decision making, Medicaid, SSI, guardianship alternatives, pension plans, and elder abuse and neglect.

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"HALLEX defines procedures for carrying out policy and provides guidance for processing and adjudicating claims at the hearing, Appeals Council, and civil action levels. It also includes policy statements resulting from Appeals Council en banc meetings under the authority of the Appeals Council Chair." - from the introduction

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A guide from the American Bar Association on the process of filing for disability benefits, whether that be through a private insurer, the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For those looking to purchase disability insurance, this guide also includes helpful information on the types of coverage available and explains commonly-used terminology.

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This book by Nolo helps readers find information on long-term medical care and financial planning. Long-Term Care helps readers understand the range of available choices helping them to explore options for home care, assisted living and nursing homes, maximizing Medicare, Medicaid and veterans' programs, and preventing elder fraud.

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"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description

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"Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is the essential book for anyone dealing with a long-term or permanent disability. Get plain English explanations and discussions of these crucial topics: how to prove a disability, how to calculate the benefits you'll receive and how to appeal a denial of benefits." - publisher's description

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Includes the provisions of the Social Security Act (the Act), regulations issued under the Act, and precedential case decisions (rulings).

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A quick and easy guide to problems of aging and how the law and practical advice can make things better.

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"The Social Security and Medicare Answer Book is designed to be a comprehensive and accessible resource for attorneys, accountants, estate planners, financial planners, insurance agents, and others who counsel either older Americans or their younger counterparts who are planning for future retirement." from the preface

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"This book is intended to provide a broad overview of Social Security law and practice. It covers the two main titles of the Social Security Act: Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with a special focus on the disability provisions of both programs. It begins with an introductory chapter that places current Social Security law and practice in its historical context, including a brief discussion of the circumstances surrounding the passage of the Act in 1935, the major amendments to the Act since 1935, and key Supreme Court decisions that have impacted the coverage and administration of OASDI and SSI. The remaining chapters can be grouped into three parts: chapters 2, 3, and 4 describe the central eligibility requirements for benefits under both programs; chapters 5 and 6 delve more deeply into the requirements for disability benefits; and chapters 7, 8, and 9 focus on the administration of the programs, including the roles of lawy…

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This five volume set is a comprehensive, in-depth reference for practitioners. The major topics discussed are social security coverage, retirement and survivor's benefits, disability, supplemental security income, Medicare, fees, selected social security regulations, and medical aspects of disability. The set's medical analysis spans two volumes and covers disabilities of all of the body's different systems.

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Learn about Medicare coverage, including Part D prescription drug coverage, and understand medigap insurance and Medicare managed care and what makes the most sense for you. And if you are denied for any medical treatment or benefits, this book teaches you how to file an appeal with Medicare, Social Security, or your state's Medicaid agency. Also learn how to claim disability benefits, veterans benefits, and federal retirement benefits.

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This guide from Nolo helps readers design an Individual Education Program for their special needs child.

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"This Nutshell presents an overview of the major federal disability laws with emphasis on the statutes, regulations, and significant points of substantive and procedural law. The sixth edition includes significant focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including its 2008 Amendment and accompanying regulations. Features coverage on constitutional rights; the definition of "disabled"; Rehabilitation Act of 1973; employment discrimination; programs and services; and housing, education, and transportation. Also reviews the many relevant areas of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the 2004 Amendments and two recent Supreme Court cases under the IDEA." - publisher's description

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"This text captures the key points of the precedents governing student rights and responsibilities relating to attendance, speech, expression, religion, discipline, grades, tests, drugs, search and seizure, the emerging law of social media, i.e., cyberbullying, and the range of procedural due process interests. The book further addresses the range of constitutional rights and protections for teachers as well as employment terms and conditions, including contracts, tenure and potential liabilities." - publisher's description

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"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description

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"Children with learning disabilities have different needs than other kids in special education-- let Nolo's IEP Guide: Learning Disabilities help you make sure those needs are met. Learn how to: understand your child's rights, untangle eligibility rules and develop effective IEP goals"

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"This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to special education services for students in K-12 education. Topics covered include: historical background, Section 504 coverage, IDEA coverage, child find, evaluations, IEPs, disciplinary issues, due process hearings, and state administrative complaints. The chapters include model forms, sample evaluations and IEPs. It also includes discussion of the Supreme Court's two recent decisions from the 2016-2017 term. Finally, it provides examples from a variety of state practices to give the reader an excellent sense of the interaction between state and federal regulations in this complex area of the law." - publisher's description

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A guide from the American Bar Association on the process of filing for disability benefits, whether that be through a private insurer, the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For those looking to purchase disability insurance, this guide also includes helpful information on the types of coverage available and explains commonly-used terminology.

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A quick and easy guide to problems of aging and how the law and practical advice can make things better.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the issue of accommodations for medical conditions into the national spotlight. This title is an excellent resource for entities required to provide accommodations under the ADA.

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"Authoritative coverage provides a foundation for understanding recent developments in banking and financial institutions. This Nutshell title covers subjects such as increased competition, deregulation, bank and thrift failures, large-scale bailout, and restructuring efforts. Unresolved challenges include budget stimulus, deficits, and renewed supervision by regulators." - publisher's description

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"This Nutshell follows the structure and format of the authors' casebook—Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy and Practice. The authors have devoted entire chapters to the meaning of "parent," abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency. Representation of children is covered throughout the book. Also treated for comparative purposes are several relevant international law issues, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, international child labor, and U.S. tobacco exports to children overseas." - publisher's description

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This book describes and applies the practical four-step PLAN Model, based in caselaw and professional psychology's literature to help lawyers organize, critique, and use psychological materials and testimony when examining experts and framing legal arguments.

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"It is my hope that this book, which is a very broad brush look at disability law, will find its way into the hands of both individuals who have disabilities and entities that have obligations under various disability laws. This book is meant to provide basic information about disability rights, as well as resources for finding out more." -foreword

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"Oh no, what are we going to do?" Experts say that every 65 seconds someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. When someone you love gets that diagnosis, you need answers. The authors, Kerry Peck and Rick Law, are two nationally renowned elder law attorneys who can help you make wise decisions in the midst of a post-diagnosis whirlwind of confusion. Avoid common missteps such as : Giving away assets to qualify for nursing home benefits Believing that Medicare will pay for your long-term care Waiting until the last minute before seeking expert legal advice Assuming that nursing home Medicaid is a do-it-yourself project Thinking that a revocable living trust provides asset protection And many more

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The Elder Law Answer Book offers a thorough guide to aspects of the law that affect senior citizens, including long-term care planning, powers of attorney, trusts, age discrimination, and more.

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This book provides a brief overview of elder law. Topics covered include ethical considerations, health care decision making, Medicaid, SSI, guardianship alternatives, pension plans, and elder abuse and neglect.

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This book provides employers with sound business reasons for hiring and retaining persons with disabilities, along with specific recommendations on integrating them into the workplace while enhancing overall productivity for all employees. Four legal perspectives are covered: 1) An historical overview of the employment rights of persons with disabilities. 2) A legal analysis of the broad range of federal and state laws prohibiting bias and discrimination based on disability, and the legal duty to provide reasonable accommodations. 3) Guidance on how to identify and implement accommodations and other types of assistances for persons with disabilities that enrich the entire workplace. 4) A discussion of formal and informal mentoring. These perspectives are intended to provide employers, and those lawyers who represent employers, with a comprehensive understanding of the basic legal obligations employers have to job applicants and employees who have disabilities, and a disability diversi…

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This book is intended to assist both mental health professionals and attorneys in working together on family law cases to improve their understanding of each other's respective roles. The purpose of Part I is to provide some definition and clarification about the roles of mental health professionals in family law settings and to identify how those roles are used by attorneys in litigating their cases. The purpose of Part II is to offer some insight and understanding about the underlying "rules" for conducting a parenting evaluation. The purpose of Part III is to help family law attorneys better understand the goals of the PE at each step of the process. In Part IV, we explore some of the "consulting" roles that a mental health professional might perform to assist family law attorneys.

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"This Nutshell presents an overview of the major federal disability laws with emphasis on the statutes, regulations, and significant points of substantive and procedural law. The sixth edition includes significant focus on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including its 2008 Amendment and accompanying regulations. Features coverage on constitutional rights; the definition of "disabled"; Rehabilitation Act of 1973; employment discrimination; programs and services; and housing, education, and transportation. Also reviews the many relevant areas of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including the 2004 Amendments and two recent Supreme Court cases under the IDEA." - publisher's description

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This comprehensive book addresses the increasingly important role of forensic psychologists in consulting and in expert witness testimony in child custody litigation. Authors Robert A. Simon and Philip M. Stahl, forensic psychology consultants with more than 60 years of combined experience, provide practical advice on understanding the critical psychological dynamics frequently encountered in child custody cases as well as guidance for how to effectively use your own forensic consultant and testifying expert in litigation. Using case examples where critical issues such as the developmental need of children, relocation, domestic violence, and the alienated child are involved, the authors explain a logical process to critique the evaluation reports of others and help you analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your case. Among the topics covered are: Forensic vs. clinical approach in child custody evaluations A method for critiquing the work of the neutral court-appointed custody evaluat…

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"HALLEX defines procedures for carrying out policy and provides guidance for processing and adjudicating claims at the hearing, Appeals Council, and civil action levels. It also includes policy statements resulting from Appeals Council en banc meetings under the authority of the Appeals Council Chair." - from the introduction

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Designed as a quick and accessible reference, this book helps lawyers understand and address the array of mental health expert issues they will encounter in their cases. Written by John A. Zervopoulos, who is both an attorney and psychologist, each issue in the book is examined through the dual prism of Daubert-Frye principles (the legal perspective) and of professional psychology s expertise and literature (the psychological perspective). This information provides the tools necessary to develop clear direct examinations, sharpen cross examinations, and compose effective, compelling arguments to the court. These lessons are also useful to attorneys who litigate cases outside of family law. Each chapter in How to Examine Mental Health Experts considers one particular issue commonly encountered in litigation, such as when experts rely on experts, managing experienced-based testimony, or the purpose of evaluation reports, and consider three aspects to help lawyers understand and effectiv…

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This book is about the intersection of mental health institutions and the criminal justice system. It explains how the meshing of institutional imperatives, professional ideologies, budgetary considerations, and time constraints create the “politics of mental health.”

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This book by Nolo helps readers find information on long-term medical care and financial planning. Long-Term Care helps readers understand the range of available choices helping them to explore options for home care, assisted living and nursing homes, maximizing Medicare, Medicaid and veterans' programs, and preventing elder fraud.

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"Mental illness and intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation) impact 20% of Americans, and have enormous personal, legal, and policy implications for patients, families, and society. This Nutshell introduces you to the broad range of criminal and civil issues in mental health law, including diagnosis of mental illness; expert testimony on mental health issues; civil commitment; competence to stand trial; the insanity defense; various competencies; ethical/legal issues facing mental health professionals, including informed consent, confidentiality, privilege, and malpractice; discrimination against persons with mental illness; financial and medical benefits for disabled persons." - publisher's description

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"Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is the essential book for anyone dealing with a long-term or permanent disability. Get plain English explanations and discussions of these crucial topics: how to prove a disability, how to calculate the benefits you'll receive and how to appeal a denial of benefits." - publisher's description

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"Children with learning disabilities have different needs than other kids in special education-- let Nolo's IEP Guide: Learning Disabilities help you make sure those needs are met. Learn how to: understand your child's rights, untangle eligibility rules and develop effective IEP goals"

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Includes the provisions of the Social Security Act (the Act), regulations issued under the Act, and precedential case decisions (rulings).

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An analysis of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a focus on the impact of civil rights legislation on everyday lives.

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"The Social Security and Medicare Answer Book is designed to be a comprehensive and accessible resource for attorneys, accountants, estate planners, financial planners, insurance agents, and others who counsel either older Americans or their younger counterparts who are planning for future retirement." from the preface

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"This book is intended to provide a broad overview of Social Security law and practice. It covers the two main titles of the Social Security Act: Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with a special focus on the disability provisions of both programs. It begins with an introductory chapter that places current Social Security law and practice in its historical context, including a brief discussion of the circumstances surrounding the passage of the Act in 1935, the major amendments to the Act since 1935, and key Supreme Court decisions that have impacted the coverage and administration of OASDI and SSI. The remaining chapters can be grouped into three parts: chapters 2, 3, and 4 describe the central eligibility requirements for benefits under both programs; chapters 5 and 6 delve more deeply into the requirements for disability benefits; and chapters 7, 8, and 9 focus on the administration of the programs, including the roles of lawy…

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This five volume set is a comprehensive, in-depth reference for practitioners. The major topics discussed are social security coverage, retirement and survivor's benefits, disability, supplemental security income, Medicare, fees, selected social security regulations, and medical aspects of disability. The set's medical analysis spans two volumes and covers disabilities of all of the body's different systems.

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Learn about Medicare coverage, including Part D prescription drug coverage, and understand medigap insurance and Medicare managed care and what makes the most sense for you. And if you are denied for any medical treatment or benefits, this book teaches you how to file an appeal with Medicare, Social Security, or your state's Medicaid agency. Also learn how to claim disability benefits, veterans benefits, and federal retirement benefits.

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"This Nutshell presents a very timely overview of legal topics relating to special education services for students in K-12 education. Topics covered include: historical background, Section 504 coverage, IDEA coverage, child find, evaluations, IEPs, disciplinary issues, due process hearings, and state administrative complaints. The chapters include model forms, sample evaluations and IEPs. It also includes discussion of the Supreme Court's two recent decisions from the 2016-2017 term. Finally, it provides examples from a variety of state practices to give the reader an excellent sense of the interaction between state and federal regulations in this complex area of the law." - publisher's description

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"This book explains how special needs trusts work and how you can set one up yourself. This book also shows you how to work with experts to make the most of your trust." - from the introduction

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This guide from Nolo helps readers design an Individual Education Program for their special needs child.

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"This text captures the key points of the precedents governing student rights and responsibilities relating to attendance, speech, expression, religion, discipline, grades, tests, drugs, search and seizure, the emerging law of social media, i.e., cyberbullying, and the range of procedural due process interests. The book further addresses the range of constitutional rights and protections for teachers as well as employment terms and conditions, including contracts, tenure and potential liabilities." - publisher's description

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This book provides an overview of laws that affect families including: custody, adoption, care for the elderly, marriage, divorce, estate planning, and more.

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"This compact, comprehensive reference guide covers workers compensation and employee protection laws, stressing the rights and duties of both the employer and the employee in the workplace. The text pays special attention to the laws that protect the employee and answers the most common workers compensation questions asked by students and lawyers. It is ideal both for use as a student study aid or review for the practitioner." -publisher's description

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