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05/27/2026

May is Dental Health Month, which can be difficult for those with sensory needs. If brushing regularly is challenging, a dentist may want to meet more often to perform thorough cleanings. Regular dental checks are a vital part of healthcare, so it is crucial to find dental professionals who will work with you to accommodate you or your loved ones’ needs. For more reminders, tips, and help with disability planning, follow us on Facebook (Leahy Life Plan) and Instagram ().

Description: On a light-blue background, to the left, large bold navy text reads “Dental Health,” followed by “For Those with Sensory Needs:” in smaller type. Beneath that is a short paragraph explaining that accommodations can make a sensory-friendly dental visit more comfortable, including introductory appointments, lower lighting, weighted blankets, headphones, and fidget toys. On the right, a graphic of a woman in a dental chair, smiling widely, as a gloved hand holds a dental mirror near her mouth. Near the bottom center is a tooth graphic with a red gum shape beneath it, surrounded by small sparkles. At the bottom, the website “www.ledanylifeplan.com” appears in small text, and the LLP logo sits in the lower-right corner.

05/25/2026

Today, Leahy Life Plan remembers all service members and their families who paid the ultimate sacrifice on this Memorial Day. Thank you for your service. Comment and share your story about a special Veteran who has impacted your life!


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05/21/2026

Leahy Life Plan believes wholeheartedly in the benefits of independent living for our current and future clients and their families. There are ways to work toward a successful independent living journey, and LLP can help! Whether that is connecting you with life skills training, helping with finances and employment resources, social skills and communication support, or health and safety needs, our team is here for you! Visit our website to book a consultation today. For more information on independent living, visit https://ncil.org/about/independent-living/


Description: At the top of a light blue background, darker blue large text reads, “It’s Moving Month!” followed by the subtitle, “Unpacking the Positives of Independent Living.” In the center is a moving truck icon with a house symbol on its side. Around it are several cardboard boxes, some open and some sealed, arranged as if they were part of a move-in scene. Each box is labeled with a benefit of independent living. On the left side, one box says “Autonomy & Self-Esteem,” and below it another reads “Customized Sensory Environments.” On the right, a box labeled “Social Connection” sits beneath another labeled “Community Integration.” At the bottom center, a large open box is labeled “Development of Life Skills.” The LLP logo is visible in the bottom-right corner.

05/19/2026

May is Mental Health Month and Barbeque Month! As you start your grills back up, Leahy Life Plan would like to remind you of the role barbeques can play in mental health for those struggling and those with sensory needs or neurodiversity differences:

· BBQs offer a relaxed opportunity for social connection
· Guests can be active participants in the cooking
· Being with loved ones reduces stress and increases happiness
· Being outside increases Vitamin D and sunlight, an easy way to improve your mood

For more fun and inclusive ideas, tips, and help with disability planning, follow us on Facebook (Leahy Life Plan) and Instagram ().


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05/19/2026

Section 504 Under Attack - Again

If States succeed, that could strip disabled people the right to publicly funded services that allow them to live in their own homes and neighborhoods, and instead push them into institutions such as state hospitals and nursing homes.

This suit would have disastrous effects on hundreds of thousands of Louisianans by eliminating one of the few tools they have to fight for their rights.

05/15/2026

Most Americans with disabilities are aware of SSI’s asset limit of $2,000. This asset limit was based on inflation in 1972 and hasn’t been adjusted for modern inflation. Today’s inflation numbers would see limits around $5,000 if adjusted. To end the disparity, disability advocates have begun addressing it through legislation like the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act. For help planning around the asset limit and other challenges, please visit www.leahylifeplan.com. For more information on disability planning, follow us on Facebook (Leahy Life Plan) and Instagram ().

Description: On a green shaded background transitioning from light to dark, is a title in dark green text reading, “The State of Your Benefits”, with a hand holding a megaphone graphic and a piggy bank graphic on either side. In a light green text box, centered in the graphic, and in dark green text is a statement explaining the asset limit. At the bottom is the LLP logo, centered in a light-green text box.

05/15/2026

May is Blood Pressure Month! Whether you are giving or receiving care, monitoring your blood pressure numbers is the first step to avoiding serious health issues. Caregiving can be deeply meaningful, but it can also create ongoing emotional, physical, and financial stress. Over time, chronic stress may contribute to high blood pressure, fatigue, anxiety, sleep problems, and burnout. Many caregivers focus so completely on the needs of their loved one that they delay their own medical appointments, rest, and self-care. Self-care is not a luxury! It is part of sustaining long-term support and healthy family relationships. Join the Leahy Life Plan team and take a few seconds to check your blood pressure; it can save you in the long run.

Description: Centered on a white background in large red outlined bubble lettered text that reads, “DON’T FORGET TO HAVE YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED.” Underneath that in teal text is a smaller paragraph explaining that when stress is involved, it’s easy to forget to prioritize heart health, and that staying on top of blood pressure is an important step toward preventing serious medical issues. There are three graphics: a monitor, an arm, and a cliff; a stethoscope; and Small decorative symbols like hearts, crosses, and medical icons scattered across the background. The LLP logo is visible in the top-right corner.
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05/13/2026

May is Older Americans Month. As we get older, we begin planning for our families' futures. Have you begun planning for your loved one with a disability? Starting these conversations early allows families time to make thoughtful decisions rather than reacting during a crisis. A written future care plan can serve as a roadmap that helps ensure the autistic individual’s preferences, dignity, and quality of life remain central throughout the aging process. Leahy Life Plan can help. Visit our website and register for the After 21 Neurodiverse, Intellectual Disability, Mental Health – Navigating Benefits & Life Webinar. Join us in 2 hours! May 13th, 2026, the 90-minute event starts at 6 p.m. EST.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_55WhjF7JTB2r9TvRXcIQzg?fbclid=IwY2xjawRl4ddleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeYGKA0wFOoLGYJVHTeHaswl7-wVhprTI47tNrJgk9isvWX-q879wIvEmBJxg_aem_aZoWRmWGLqG9Wce4MgH7BQ #/registration

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05/12/2026

Medicaid provides so much more than help benefits. Waivers are covered by Medicaid. These benefits help people stay in their home and community. They are known as "Waivers" because the money allocated for institutional care was "waived" to follow and provide services in their "home and community". -

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05/11/2026

A primary focus of the Leahy Life Plan team is making sure our clients are aware of all the factors that affect their loved ones. The Medicare 24-month waiting period, established in 1972, leaves new SSI recipients without federal health coverage despite years of advocacy. If you or a loved one needs help planning for or navigating this obstacle, please reach out to one of our team members at www.leahylifeplan.com. For more information on disability planning, follow us on Facebook (Leahy Life Plan) and Instagram ().


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