Most special needs trusts are created by a parent, grandparent, or other family member but the disabled individual may be able to create thetrust himself depending on theprogram for which they are seeking benefits.
In the lawsuit, Gifford claims that the USGBC has engaged in deceptive trade practices, false advertising and anti-trust in promoting the LEED certification program.
Cox also serves on the board of the American School in Marrakech and started a program for the Aangan Trust in Mumbai, India, that teaches at-risk children how to garden.