Many families in our community have children or loved ones with developmental disabilities or special needs. Families often assume that they can continue to care for their loved ones in perpetuity. The reality is that once a child turns 18 years old, that child becomes an adult. Often, parents will continue to be their child’s voice at the doctor’s office, when discussing insurance or medical benefits, and in legal and financial affairs; however, a parent or family member no longer has the legal authority to act on behalf of a person who is an adult, regardless of disability or impairment.    Read the article…………..