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Special Needs

Hugs Cafe Staff Natalie and Kayun smile by hostess stand with Founder Ruth in the background.

December 12, 2025

Inside Hugs Cafe: Grand Opening in Dallas

Hugs Cafe has opened a second location near downtown Dallas, with a primary focus on employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inside, staff members and founders share what the restaurant’s opening means to them.

By Diana Kay Manley
Portrait of Lawyer Rick O'Connor

October 19, 2025

Addressing the Benefit of ‘Special Needs Trusts’ Versus the Cost: A Legal Expert’s Perspective.

As an attorney with expertise in special needs planning, Rick O’Connor emphasizes the importance of “special needs trusts” to maintain disability benefit eligibility and protect wealth intended for a beneficiary with an intellectual disability.

By Diana Kay Manley