Defending And Empowering The Disabled Since 1993
It seems logical to think that most people who have disabilities would change their bodies if they could to replace what was taken from them. For example, the runner Oscar Pistorius from South Africa -- who dazzled observers with his carbon fiber "legs" to compete at...
With the sequestration crisis forcing many government cutbacks, some lawmakers have been suggesting that a program seen as a handout to people who don't really deserve it -- Social Security disability -- be cut back as well. However, to the millions of people who...
The Americans with Disabilities Act was a milestone piece of legislation when it was signed into law. Businesses, the government and other organizations were suddenly required to make allowances for people with disabilities to put them on a more level playing field...
For a person who has been suddenly stricken with a disability, a great number of unexpected and previously assured parts of life can quickly be called into question. In addition to worry over household income, applying for and possibly appealing for Social Security...
Disability can present a wide variety of challenges for families supporting one, or more, members with a serious injury, disease, or condition. Medical bills, uncertainty about health, and heavy personal strain can be brought on by disabilities of any kind. Beyond the...
Social Security benefit applicants in New York City's borough of Queens knew there was a gauntlet to be run if they wanted to get their payments. Five administrative law judges who hear appeals there were notorious for their treatment of disabled people seeking...
Many people are familiar with the requirements for qualifying for Social Security disability benefits, but may not know that there are additional requirements to keep them. In the holiday season, many families exchange gifts, some of which may be rather expensive....
As that "fiscal cliff" just down the road looms closer and closer, people depending on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) need to understand just how serious their situation is. First, the fund will run dry in fiscal 2016, which actually begins on October 1,...
