This session provides attorneys with a comprehensive introduction to the key public benefit programs that serve individuals with disabilities. We will examine Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Childhood Disability Benefits (CDB), Medicaid, Medicare, and Section 8 housing. The program will cover eligibility requirements, interactions between programs, and how these benefits shape planning strategies. Designed as a foundation for further learning, this session gives attorneys the essential knowledge needed to counsel clients and structure effective special needs plans.