Valiant Partners, a specialty, family-owned financial planning firm in Carlsbad, Calif., dedicated to helping families caring for loved ones with special needs.

“For those of us caring for children and loved ones with special needs, we worry whether our child will lead a safe and happy life. Perhaps the biggest concern is: ‘Who’s going to care for my child when I’m gone?’” – Jeff Vistica, CFP®, ChSNC®, AIF®, co-founder, Valiant Partners

CARLSBAD, Calif. (PRWEB)
January 13, 2021

Vistica Wealth Advisors, an integrated wealth management firm serving clients across California, announced today the launch of Valiant Partners, an advisory practice dedicated to serving the lifetime planning and financial needs of neurodiverse families. The new practice fills an underserved and growing need in the market. According to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 17% of children aged 3-17 years had a developmental disability.    

The founders of Valiant Partners are Dan Vistica, MS-Tax, and Jeff Vistica, CFP®, ChSNC®, AIF®. The Visticas understand the unique challenges confronted by parents of children with developmental impairments.

“For those of us caring for children and loved ones with special needs, our concerns can sometimes feel insurmountable,” said co-founder Jeff Vistica. “We worry whether our child will lead a safe and happy life. Perhaps the biggest concern is: ‘Who’s going to care for my child when I’m gone?’”

In addition to his other qualifications, Jeff Vistica has been designated by The American College of Financial Services as a Chartered Special Needs Consultant®, which provides him with the expertise to help clients plan for the future with honesty, ethics and compassion. Jeff and his team can help clients navigate the unique challenges of estate planning, special needs trusts, life insurance, tax and investment planning, and healthcare issues.

Lily Vistica, a licensed marriage family therapist, helps support clients in finding resources to address the many challenges associated with educating and caring for a child with special needs.

About Valiant Partners

Based in Carlsbad, Calif., Valiant Partners is a specialized wealth advisory firm that provides lifelong planning and peace of mind for families caring for a loved one with special needs. With expertise in financial planning, tax management and evidence-based investing, Valiant Partners understands the challenges neurodiverse families face every day. For more information, please visit http://www.valiantfutures.com.

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INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB)
January 12, 2021

BraunAbility, the global leader in mobility transportation solutions, announced a new payment relief offer of 90 days deferred payment on the purchase of any new or preowned vehicle with a new BraunAbility conversion now through Jan. 31, 2021.

The program offers individuals and families in need of a wheelchair accessible vehicle the financial relief of three months with no payments on any new or qualifying preowned vehicle with a new BraunAbility conversion. To qualify, the accessible vehicle must be purchased through an authorized BraunAbility dealer utilizing BraunAbility Finance, and the offer is only valid in the United States.

This offer is one of many budget-conscious programs and products offered by the mobility leader. BraunAbility also offers a line of budget-conscious mobility solutions, including a certified pre-owned line of accessible vehicles featuring a low-mileage, pre-owned chassis and a new BraunAbility conversion.

Individuals interested in learning more about the 90 days deferred payment offer or budget-friendly mobility solutions may contact a BraunAbility product specialist at 800-433-0859 or find a local BraunAbility dealer at http://www.BraunAbility.com.

About BraunAbility

BraunAbility is the world’s leading manufacturer of mobility transportation solutions, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, wheelchair lifts and seating, storage and securement products. Founded nearly 50 years ago by Ralph Braun, the company has grown into the most well-known and trusted name in the mobility industry, bringing independence to millions of individuals across the world. BraunAbility is a wholly owned subsidiary to Patricia Industries, a division of Investor AB Group. Visit http://www.braunability.com for more information.

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We may see improvement in the employment-to-population ratio in coming months as the stimulus bill kicks in and the vaccine becomes more widely available – Dr. John O’Neill, Kessler Foundation

EAST HANOVER, N.J. (PRWEB)
January 08, 2021

Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire nTIDE Report—featuring the Administration on Disabilities Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center

Despite recent declines in economic indicators, people with disabilities remained engaged in the labor force, according to today’s National Trends in Disability Employment – Monthly Update (nTIDE), issued by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD). Future trends will depend on a number of factors affecting public health and economic recovery, such as vaccine distribution and stimulus efforts.

nTIDE COVID Update (month-to-month comparison)

In the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Jobs Report released Friday, the employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased slightly from 29.1 percent in November to 29.4 percent in December 2020 (up 1 percent or 0.3 percentage points). For working-age people without disabilities, the employment-to-population ratio decreased from 71.1 percent in November to 70.9 percent in December 2020 (down 0.3 percent or 0.2 percentage points). The employment-to-population ratio, a key indicator, reflects the percentage of people who are working relative to the total population (the number of people working divided by the number of people in the total population multiplied by 100).

“In December, we saw a modest increase in the employment-to-population ratio even as COVID-19 infections surged following Thanksgiving gatherings,” said John O’Neill, PhD, director of the Center for Employment and Disability Research at Kessler Foundation. “We may see improvement in the employment-to-population ratio in coming months as the stimulus bill kicks in and the vaccine becomes more widely available,” he added.

The labor force participation rate for working-age people with disabilities decreased from 33.6 percent in November to 33.2 percent in December 2020 (down 1.2 percent or 0.4 percentage points). For working-age people without disabilities, the labor force participation rate also decreased from 75.9 percent in November to 75.7 percent in December 2020 (down 0.3 percent or 0.2 percentage points). The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the population that is working, not working and on temporary layoff, or not working and actively looking for work.

“For people with disabilities, the labor force participation rate showed a small decline compared to last month,” noted economist Andrew Houtenville, PhD, research director of the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability. “Over the course of the pandemic, we have seen people with disabilities staying engaged in the workforce by either working, actively looking for work, or still expecting to be recalled. The decline in December may reflect the reinstatement of restrictions to stop the increasing spread of COVID-19.”

Traditional nTIDE Numbers (comparison to the same time last year)

The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities decreased from 30.6 percent in December 2019 to 29.4 percent in December 2020 (down 3.9 percent or 1.2 percentage points). For working-age people without disabilities, the employment-to-population ratio also decreased from 74.8 percent in December 2019 to 70.9 percent in December 2020 (down 5.2 percent or 3.9 percentage points).

The labor force participation rate for working-age people with disabilities decreased from 33.3 percent in December 2019 to 33.2 percent in December 2020 (down 0.3 percent or 0.1 percentage points). For working-age people without disabilities, the labor force participation rate also decreased from 77.3 percent in December 2019 to 75.7 percent in December 2020 (down 2.1 percent or 1.6 percentage points).

In December 2020, among workers ages 16-64, the 4,383,000 workers with disabilities represented 3.1 percent of the total 139,636,000 workers in the U.S.

nTIDE COVID Update – Friday, January 22 at 12:00 pm Eastern

Stay tuned for our mid-month update about the employment of people with disabilities as we follow the impact of COVID-19 and look at the numbers in more detail.

Ask Questions about Disability and Employment

Join our nTIDE Lunch & Learn series today, January 8, at 12:00 pm Eastern. This live broadcast, hosted via Zoom Webinar, offers attendees Q&A on the latest nTIDE findings, provides news and updates from the field, as well as invited panelists to discuss current disability-related findings and events. Today, David Jones, MPA, director of the Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities within the Administration for Community Living joins Dr. Houtenville, Elaine E. Katz from Kessler Foundation, and Denise Rozell, Policy Strategist at AUCD. Join live or watch the recordings at: ResearchonDisability.org/nTIDE.

NOTE: The statistics in the nTIDE are based on Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers but are not identical. They are customized by UNH to combine the statistics for men and women of working age (16 to 64). nTIDE is funded, in part, by grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) (90RT5037) and Kessler Foundation.

About Kessler Foundation

Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition, mobility, and long-term outcomes — including employment — for people with neurological disabilities caused by diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities. For more information, visit KesslerFoundation.org.

About the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire

The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) was established in 1987 to provide a coherent university-based focus for the improvement of knowledge, policies, and practices related to the lives of persons with disabilities and their families. For information on the NIDILRR-funded Employment Policy and Measurement Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, visit ResearchonDisability.org.

For more information, or to interview an expert, contact:

Carolann Murphy, 973.324.8382, CMurphy@KesslerFoundation.org.

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