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Know these 3 Basics about Guardianship
January 29, 2016
1. Why is Guardianship important?When a child turns 18 in Massachusetts, parents no longer have the legal right to make decisions for him or her. Yet many children with disabilities need help making decisions after they turn 18. These decisions fall in key areas of life like:EducationHousingHealth careInsuranceSafetyThis is where guardianship comes in.Guardianship means that…
Read moreSave Hundreds on Health Insurance with MassHealth as Secondary Coverage
January 21, 2016
Caring for a child with a disability can get expensive. But having the right kind of health insurance can make a big difference. With so many plans out there, it’s hard to know which is the right plan, or if one plan is enough.The good news is that you have options. You may think that including…
Read moreExceptional Lives team members: only a call or email away
December 17, 2015
Your time is limited! Today’s families juggle jobs, children and often, elderly parents. Caring for a child with a disability is especially time-consuming and stressful. We created Exceptional Lives so that exceptional families can find answers 24 hours a day to some of their most difficult challenges. Our first free online Guides focus on the following topics: How…
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Welcome to Exceptional Lives!
December 7, 2015
Welcome to Exceptional Lives. Our goal is to provide helpful services to you and your exceptional family. Raising children is always complicated, and can be even more so when your child has disabilities. We are parents of children with disabilities, and professionals in this field. We understand the stress and frustration often involved in…
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