Helping People With Disabilities Nationwide
We all know at least a little about Social Security. Odds are it’s something you’ve heard a family member talk about quite a bit. But how much do you really know about disability? While many Social Security issues can be managed on your own by calling your local...
The Social Security Administration has been generally closed for in-person services since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During the nearly two-year closure, Social Security Administration has had to adapt with the ever-changing Covid-19 surges and safety...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a series of respiratory disorders that prevent proper breathing. The most common COPD conditions are asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. These conditions can occur separately, together, or in...
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic condition in which the heart cannot adequately pump (systolic) or fill (diastolic). While chronic heart failure can make it difficult to maintain full-time employment, the loss of income caused by an inability to work can be...
Suffering a physical or mental disability can make earning a living, and life in general, extremely difficult. Luckily, those who suffer from a or permanent disability that renders them unable to work can take steps to receive Social Security Disability Insurance...
After more than two years, in-person hearings will again be available to all disability claimants in 2022, though some logistical questions remain. Social Security disability offices are tentatively scheduled to reopen to the public on March 30. Beginning May 4,...
Congress is again considering the Stop the Wait Act, which would eliminate the lengthy wait disability recipients have before they receive benefits and Medicare. The seemingly arbitrary waiting periods are constant sources of frustration for claimants who have usually...
Being unable to work and support yourself because of a disability can be devastating. Fortunately, Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can provide an invaluable lifeline for people just like you. Securing SSDI benefits can be challenging, though. As part of...
The thyroid creates hormones that tell the body’s cells how much energy to use, thus regulating your metabolism. While at first glance a thyroid disorder may not be disabling, disorders of the thyroid can affect changes in other body systems which may warrant a...
An assistive device is any equipment that you use to improve your stability, dexterity, or mobility. An assistive device can be worn (i.e., a prosthesis or orthosis), used in a seated position (i.e., a wheelchair or rollator), or hand-held (i.e., a walker, cane, or...
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