Four decades ago, Judith Heumann helped to lead a groundbreaking protest called the Section 504 sit-in -- in which disabled-rights activists occupied a federal building for almost a month, demanding greater accessibility for all. In this personal, inspiring talk, Heumann tells the stories behind the protest -- and reminds us that, 40 years on, there's still work left to do.
WHO fact file on disability provides 10 facts and images on the health issues.
Social Security is with you throughout life’s journey, touching the lives of nearly every American, often during times of personal hardship, transition, and uncertainty. Our programs serve as vital financial protection for working men and women, children, the disabled, and the elderly<br>60 Years of Disability Protection<br>The Social Security Disability Insurance program was signed into law 60 years ago. Read our blog series to learn…
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If your health is so severely impaired that you cannot work, you may have considered applying for Social Security disability insurance.
Are you looking to improve your life? A good way to start is making sure you have disability insurance coverage locked in.
An ERISA disability insurance attorney says you should take care when communicating with your insurer or risk hurting your case.
If you need to apply for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI), there are a few things you need to know.
In this video Marc Whitehead, a Board Certified Disability Attorney, discusses how you can get a free disability claims evaluation. Are you unable to work du...
Roughly one-third of applications for Social Security disability benefits are ultimately approved. How to make sure yours is among them.
Uh-oh. That nagging shoulder pain turns out to be a torn rotator cuff, and now you need surgery. Even worse, your doctor says you have to be out of work for six weeks! What’s that going to do to your finances? Luckily, there are several ways to stay “in the black” while you’re out with …
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For people with disabilities, new figures suggest that the odds of having a job varies dramatically depending on where an individual lives.
disability insurance from the program, and what they have found is that a record breaking number of people are currently collecting from the program. In
What type of Disability Insurance should I have? Disability income insurance is a very simple product with some very complicated language inside of the contracts themselves. Having an agent capable of explaining this language to you, and what it means for you if you become disabled is important. Disability insurance is a risk management product …
Discover everything you need to know about getting your Social Security Disability Benefits fast. 100% free help, tips and tricks.
Have you ventured to the market recently and been overwhelmed by the number of choices there are for each product? Ice cream is a good example. Most grocers have an aisle dedicated to ice cream. If you don’t have a specific flavor and brand in mind, you could be overcome with anxiety due to the…
If your ability to earn a living is cut short by illness or injury, learn how to choose the social security disability attorney that's right for you.
If you are receiving Social Security disability benefits, the last thing you want is to get a letter in the mail telling you that you owe Social Security money. I have seem many individuals with overpayment notices for tens of thousands of dollars. So, what can you do? Read what Social Security sends you This …
In addition to having medical conditions that prevent you from working, a wage earner first must have worked long enough to have earned work credits to become eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. These credits are earned by contributing to the Social Security system through your FICA taxes. This is not some type of federal government handout, it is a benefit program, you as…