The Arc's Tech Toolbox™:

Utilize the Tech Toolbox™ to find, share, rate, and review technology for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities such as:

• To-Do Adventure: Keep track of the day’s tasks and make life an adventure.
• Tetra Alarm: Tetra Alarm allows you to easily set reminders for periodic, daily events. Alarms are easy to set and intuitive. 

IRS Increases Limit for ABLE Accounts:

Beginning this month, the IRS has increased the annual federal gift tax exclusion. This increase, the result of inflation, also applies to the deposit limit for ABLE accounts.

ABLE accounts, which allow people with disabilities to save money while maintaining eligibility for Social Security and other government benefits, can be used to pay for qualified disability expense (including education, health care, transportation, and housing).

Read the full article for more details and specific limit amounts.

NC Change to Medicaid Tailored Plans

As of April 1, 2023, individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual/developmental disabilities who have Medicaid will have their physical health care coordinated by one of six Tailored Plans through the Local Management Entity/Managed Care Organization (LME/MCOs). With the change, Medicaid recipients need to have their primary care providers and practices added to the Tailored Plan provider network. The Arc NC has created a letter to assist you with speaking to your loved one's primary care provider.

The Mental Health-Social Health Connection: For teens and adults with Down syndrome - Michele Mattox, LCSW, LISW-CP

February 15, 7:30 pm

This session will focus on the mental health of individuals with Down syndrome, how social interactions and community connectedness improve mental health, and key concepts taught in the relationships, dating and sexuality groups offered by NLC. Attendees will also be provided with resources for mental health and relationship skills development.