The Americans with Disabilities Act turned 31 years old on July 29. It’s important to remember why the law was enacted and who benefits from it. This article closely looks at the Americans with Disabilities Act and exactly how it benefits citizens with special needs. Some Basic Facts About the Americans with Disabilities Act This…
Maya felt that no one understood her physical condition. She suffered chronic pain every day but soon learned that people did not really understand the difference between chronic pain and acute pain. The final straw happened when Maya had to quit her job. The loss of financial support was just one more obstacle she had…
As medical bills rose and unemployment ran out, Ray and his wife Lena found themselves living on the streets of Los Angeles. Ray was no longer able to work because of a severe medical condition, so he was now homeless and disabled. He and Lena thought of applying for Social Security benefits but didn’t know…
Some people who receive government benefits want to become more independent. But independence is not always easy to reach. However, the Social Security Administration (“Social Security”) developed a program that might help – the Social Security PASS Program. Social Security PASS Basics The long name for the program is fairly descriptive: Plan to Achieve Self-Support.…
Lauren really tried to go to her business analyst job every day. However, complications from her eating disorder made it more and more challenging to handle her daily activities. She finally stopped working because of her weakened physical and mental health. A friend told her to talk to a disability lawyer about getting disability benefits…
Walt spent hours working on his application for disability benefits. Specifically, he was filling out the application and gathering documentation so he could get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, one particular form worried him – the Authorization to Disclosure Information to the Social Security Administration (SSA) (Form SSA-827). Although it is best to…
A famous author once wrote, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” Although Charles Dickens wrote The Tale of Two Cities over 150 years ago, it seems an appropriate description of what is happening in our country now. Fear of COVID-19 could be the worst of times. Uplifting images and…
Although her medical condition prevented her from working, Pamela’s bills kept piling up. Not only did she need money to pay for basic necessities, but the thought of paying her exorbitant medical bills kept her up at night. But help may be available. Pamela may be eligible for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) due to…
For several years, Patty’s lung condition had worsened. Now, getting to work was a daily struggle. Patty and her family needed her income, and she did not know what they do if she couldn’t work anymore. She wanted to apply for disability benefits but did not know what evidence of disability was required. In this…
Rose worried about her mother’s medical condition and her finances. Because of Huntington’s disease, Mom was unable to work to support herself. Bills were piling up. Rosa and her Mom needed help, and it may come in the form of government disability benefits like SSDI and SSI. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is paid to…
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