Inclusive Travel: Making Vacation Dreams a Reality
It might still be chilly where you live, and the calendar may say it’s March, but now could be the perfect time to start planning vacations for those in your care. In the past, a vacation may have seemed out of reach for many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Fortunately, meaningful changes are […]
Happy New Year to You & Happy Anniversary to Us
As we begin 2026, we wish you a very happy New Year, one filled with good health and continued success for your organization and for those in your care. The start of this year is especially meaningful for Arlington Heritage Group, as we proudly celebrate our 40th anniversary. Our founder, Dr. Thomas R. Tirney, established […]
2026 SSI Benefits Set To Increase
Supplemental Security Income benefits are set to increase in 2026. Due to an annual automatic cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, that’s tied to inflation, the Social Security Administration said that benefits will go up 2.8% in 2026. As a result, the maximum federal SSI benefit for individuals will reach $994 per month, up from $967 this […]
Ready, Set, Goal: Guiding the Way to Meaningful Goals
Achieving a goal can be incredibly rewarding — but it’s rarely a straight path. Obstacles often arise and can throw even the best-laid plans off course. That’s why a clear vision and a well-defined path are essential to helping the individuals in your care reach both their short- and long-term goals. Reaching these goals fosters […]
Celebrating 80 Years of National Disability Employment Awareness
October 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)—a milestone in recognizing the achievements and impact of people with disabilities in the American workforce. This annual observance began in 1945 as a weeklong event dedicated to honoring the contributions of individuals with physical disabilities. Over time, it has evolved into a […]
Social Security To Remove Food As In-Kind Support & Maintenance
The Social Security Administration said that starting this fall it will no longer factor food when determining what’s known as “in-kind support and maintenance.”
Social Security Announces Four Key Overpayment Improvements
During Senate hearings this week, SSA Commissioner O’Malley announced four vital steps to immediately address overpayment issues. The press release from SSA reads as follows: *** Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley today announced he is taking four vital steps to immediately address overpayment issues customers and the agency have experienced. Commissioner O’Malley testified before the […]
Social Security To Fix ‘Cruel-Hearted’ Overpayment Clawbacks?
In an interview with KFF Health News, the Social Security Administration’s new chief Martin O’Malley is promising to overhaul the agency’s system of clawing back billions of dollars it claims was wrongly sent to beneficiaries, saying it “just doesn’t seem right or fair.” O’Malley, who took office in December, said that “addressing the injustice we […]
It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month
During October we observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and this year’s theme is “Advancing Access and Equity: Then, Now and Next”. As with each October, NDEAM celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities. This awareness campaign showcases supportive, inclusive policies and practices that benefit employees and employers alike. Also, this year marks the […]
I/DD Innovation with Special Needs Pooled Trust’s Endowment Feature: Threshold Residential Services
Like most I/DD providers, Threshold Residential Services’ goal is to enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families by offering individual-specific services, developing community engagement and promoting community inclusion. One way they are fulfilling that purpose is through the creation of a community sensory garden that provides a safe and relaxing space […]