Disability Advocacy with Attorney Ashley Jacobson

November 19, 2019

Disability Advocacy with Attorney Ashley Jacobson

Are you prepared for the possibility of a future that includes developing a disability?

In the elderly population between the ages of 65 and 74, approximately 20% of individuals have a disability. When you get to 75+, that more than doubles. By age 75, 49% of people have a disability.

There are ways to plan for this, however, and there are people who specialize in helping those who have a disability.

In this episode of The Chris Berry Show, I’ll talk about the kind of help you should look for if you have a disability, and attorney Ashley Jacobson will share how you can plan for a future that may include a disability.

In this episode, you’ll learn…

Chris’ positive focus for the week.
The 5 areas to consider for the second half of life.
The impact tax planning now can have later on in the future.
What kind of certifications you should look for in a lawyer if you have a disability.
Some common disabilities that people deal with as they age.
Why it’s so important to plan for long term disabilities.
The definition of a disability.
What constitutes a major life function.
What disability documents are, and why they are so important.
The most important things to remember when speaking with a person with a disability.
The hidden struggles of those with invisible disabilities.
Some simple, yet creative, ways to accommodate those who have a disability.