The Special Needs Client

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Marybeth Stanziola

 It is inevitable that you will encounter families that are planning for a loved one with a developmental disability, states Katie Clancy in her October Illinois Bar Journal article, “The Special Needs Client.” But how well can you identify whether a client has a family member with a disability? Do you know the appropriate language to use when talking about disabilities?

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Chicago Tribune