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International day for persons with disabilities on 3rd December - Note on schemes for the welfare of persons with disabilities and concessions available to them. The Government of India is committed for the realization of full participation, protection of rights, and equal opportunities to all including persons with disabilities. India is a country where most of the population lives in the rural areas and accessing the health and rehabilitation services has always been a challenge. In a Backgrounder issued yesterday, a brief summary of the major steps initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in this direction were given. Following is the Background Note on the legislative and Institutional framework along with the major schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for the welfare of the People with Disabilities (PwDs). The Note also contains information on facilities and concessions available to PwDs under other central schemes which are being run by other Union Ministries. OFFER ON INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY DAY Wheelchair @ 4499 INR Tricycle @ 6500 INR Legislative Framework: There are four important legislations dealing on disabilities issues- The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, has laid the foundation of recognition of rights for Persons with Disabilities and has facilitated development of specific programmes for their education, rehabilitation, employment, non-discrimination and social security. The Rehabilitation Council of India Act, 1992 regulates and monitors training of rehabilitation professionals and personnel. The National Trust for the welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities Act, 1999, aims at enabling and empowering persons with disabilities to live independently as fully as possible in their community. Mental Health A

Facilities For Disabilities In India Under Disability Act of 1995 India's Disability Act of 1995 provides various facilities for both children and adults with disabilities in India. Under the Disabilities Act of India, children with disabilities have the right to free education until they reach the age of eighteen in schools that are integrated, or in 'special,' schools. Children with disabilities have the right to appropriate transportation, removal of architectural barriers, as well as the restructuring of curriculum and modifications in the examination system. Scholarships, uniforms, books, and teaching materials are all provided to children with disabilities for free in India. Children with disabilities in India have access to special schools that are equipped with vocational training facilities, and non-formal education. India provides training institutions for teachers in order to establish manpower. Parents of children with disabilities in the nation can move to an appropriate court for the redress of grievances in regards to their children with disabilities; Mobility Products for Handicapped. Parents of children with disabilities in India are required to obtain a, 'disability certificate,' in order to access the facilities mentioned above; they can obtain this certificate from their nearest government hospital, where an Identity Card from the, 'Office of the Commissioner for Disabilities,' will issue it. People in rural areas can obtain this Identity Card from their Block Development Officer's Office (BDO). Side Wheel Attachment for Activa Recent Disability Figures in India: At least 1.2 million people with disabilities in India are living in households consisting only of people with disability. While the total people with disabilities increased by just over 22 per cent over a decade, from almost 22 million in the Census 2001 to 26.8 million in 2011, the number of people with disabilities living on their own has nearly doubled, jumpin

When a disabling medical condition prevents you from working, knowing how to file a disability benefits claim in Illinois could help you avoid financial hardship. Disability benefit programs through the Social Security Administration provide monthly cash payments and access to medical insurance through Medicare or Medicaid. You must meet eligibility requirements, including having medical records documenting that you are disabled according to the evaluation standards used by the Social Security Administration. It's not easy, and more than two-thirds of the disability applications submitted each year are denied benefits. The information in this blog explains the Illinois disability benefits application process, including what you can do to avoid processing delays or a denial of benefits. Use it to improve your chance of being approved while also learning how to appeal an unfavorable decision with the assistance of a disability lawyer from Gallow Cazort & Co. Law Firm. Disability Benefits Eligibility In Illinois The two disability programs available through the Social Security Administration are Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. The SSDI program is for people who worked long enough and recently enough at jobs or through self-employment while paying Social Security taxes on their earned income. SSI is primarily for people with limited income and resources. For instance, you cannot own resources with a total value of over $2,000 as an individual or $3,000 for couples. You must be disabled to qualify for disability benefits through SSDI and SSI. However, individuals 65 and older who meet financial limitations and find it hard to pay for food, shelter, and other essentials may be eligible for SSI benefits without being disabled or blind. The Social Security Administration's definition of disability is the inability to do substantial gainful activity because of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment. The impairme

If you have a disability that has caused you to be unable to work, you may be considering whether or not you should pursue a claim for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. One question many people ask when attempting to decide whether or not to pursue a claim is - how much would I receive in disability benefits? This is an understandable question to ask. After all, disability benefits can be very helpful in reducing financial stress for those unable to work due to their condition. Let's take a closer look at what types of benefits are available and how much you might receive. What Types of Benefits Are Available? The Social Security Administration offers two types of benefits to disabled individuals. These include Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. In order to receive either type of benefit, an individual must have a qualifying medical disability that has caused them to be disabled for at least one continuous calendar year or more. If the disability is less than a year or occurs only intermittently, an individual usually will not be eligible for benefits. In order to determine whether or not a particular condition qualifies as a disability, the Social Security Administration will typically consult what is commonly known as the "Blue Book." The Blue Book is a listing of various impairments and their accompanying symptoms that, if established, may qualify for disability benefits. However, if you have a condition not listed in the Blue Book, you shouldn't panic. It may simply mean that you need to offer additional medical proof to establish the nature of your condition and its disabling effect. Although similar in some ways, SSDI and SSI benefits also have important differences. To be eligible to receive SSDI benefits, an individual must be "insured." To the Social Security Administration, this means that the person worked a qualifying job for a sufficient length of time,

If you live in Florida and cannot work because of a medical condition, you may be eligible for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs both pay benefits to residents of the Sunshine State with long-term disabilities, preventing them from working. The requirements to qualify for disability benefits through SSI and SSDI make it difficult for people to be approved. Of all the applications submitted annually to the Social Security Administration for disability benefits, more than two-thirds of them are denied. Improve your chances of having a claim for disability benefits approved by learning what types of disabilities does Florida Disability Determination Services recognize. This guide explains the types of disabilities that may qualify for SSI and SSDI benefits. If you have questions or need representation, Disability Experts of Florida has a team of experienced disability advocates ready to assist you.

As an attorney at The Keener Law Firm, I spend a lot of time explaining how Social Security Disability benefits work. One of the most common questions I get is, "How much will I get if I'm approved for benefits?" The answer depends on several factors, including which disability program you qualify for, how much you've worked, and your financial situation. Let's break it down so you can get a clear idea of what to expect if you're applying for disability benefits in 2025. SSDI vs. SSI: The Two Main Disability Programs When people think of disability benefits, they often assume there's just one program. The Social Security Administration (SSA) runs two different programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The amount you receive in benefits depends on which program you qualify for. SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) is designed for people who have worked and paid into Social Security but can no longer work due to a disability. The benefit amount is based on your lifetime earnings before your disability, not your current financial situation. SSI (Supplemental Security Income), on the other hand, is a needs-based program for individuals with limited income and resources. Unlike SSDI, it doesn't matter how much you've worked in the past-SSI is designed to provide basic financial assistance to those who need it most. Let's take a closer look at how these benefits are calculated.

Financial hardship frequently adds to the challenges you face when diagnosed with a disabling physical or mental health condition preventing you from working. Disability benefits available through the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs offer hope, but first, you must wait for approval of your claim. According to the Social Security Administration, it takes as much as eight months for an initial decision on disability applications. Fewer than one-third of applications are approved during the initial review. If your claim is denied, you may be forced to wait even longer while a disability lawyer appeals the denial of benefits. Appeals can take a year or longer before you receive a decision. The disability team at Sackett and Associates Law Firm, the premier disability lawyers in Northern California, wants you to know about income options while waiting for disability benefits. The following information explains several sources for financial help while waiting for disability benefits to be approved.

If you have a disability that is severe enough to prevent you from working, you may be facing significant financial stress. After all, being unable to work doesn't mean that the bills stop coming in. If you find yourself in this situation, you may wonder if you are entitled to disability benefits from the Social Security Administration and how much you might receive if your claim is approved. Let's take a closer look at the benefits that might be available and how they are calculated. What Benefits Are Available? The Social Security Administration has two different disability benefit programs, and eligibility will depend upon an applicant's particular circumstances. The two types of benefits are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. In order to receive either type of benefit, an applicant must provide evidence to establish that: The applicant has a qualifying medical condition: In order to determine if a particular medical condition qualifies for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will often consult its listing of impairments, otherwise known as the Blue Book. This guide contains numerous conditions as well as their accompanying symptoms. Those who can provide sufficient medical evidence to establish that they have a condition in the Blue Book will typically increase their chances of being approved for benefits, although having a condition in the Blue Book is not necessarily required. Those who do not have a condition in the Blue Book may simply need to provide additional medical evidence regarding their condition and how it affects their everyday life. The condition has rendered the applicant disabled for one continuous calendar year or more: This requirement is fairly self-explanatory. If a condition is disabling but resolves in less than one year, an individual may seek short-term disability benefits from other sources but will not be approved for disability benefits from the Soci

As a retired veteran of the United States Navy, you probably already know that you can receive military retirement based on years of service and VA disability benefits for service-related physical and mental health conditions. However, VA compensation for retired Navy personnel may not be the only disability benefits available to you. You could also be eligible for Social Security disability for retired veterans, but there are different qualifying criteria for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. It can be harder to qualify for Social Security disability, and the retirement or disability benefits you get for military service may affect how much you get from Social Security. The disability benefits team at Sackett and Associates has been helping people in Northern California and throughout the country with their disability claims for 45 years. The information in this post gives you the insight you need as a Navy veteran to make informed decisions about the disability benefits available to you.

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and other language-related tasks, such as writing and speaking. It qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, but is dyslexia a disability that qualifies for benefits through the Social Security Administration? If you have been diagnosed with the learning disability dyslexia, you could qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. It depends on the extent to which the condition limits your ability to perform work-related activities. What follows is an explanation of the evaluation process that your application for SSDI and SSI undergoes, as well as the disability standard that must be met to be approved for dyslexia disability benefits. The disability team at Sackett and Associates is available to answer your questions or provide assistance with your claim at any stage of the process, from preparation of an application through the appeal process to challenge an unfavorable decision.

If you are disabled and unable to work, you may be considering whether or not you should file a claim for disability benefits with the Social Security Administration. You may be wondering which type of benefit to apply for, how to qualify for those benefits, and whether or not work credits are required to receive them. What Types of Benefits Are Available? For individuals struggling with a disability that has rendered them unable to work, there are various options for disability benefits. In some cases, short-term or long-term disability policies provided by private insurers may be available. In other cases, the disabled person may choose to pursue disability benefits provided by the Social Security Administration. The terms of short and long-term disability policies obtained through private insurers may vary - but generally, the Social Security Administration has uniform rules and requirements for the disability benefits it provides.

A diagnosis on its own may not be enough for approval of a cancer disability claim. Qualifying for disability with cancer generally requires documentation that your condition is severe and prevents you from working and earning a living. Qualifying for disability with cancer is possible through two programs offered by the Social Security Administration: Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. Eligibility for benefits through SSDI requires that you be "insured" by working long enough and paying Social Security taxes on the earnings. SSI is a needs-based program, so your income and resources must be limited. A cancer disability claim must be supported by medical records proving that your condition is severe and prevents you from working. This blog explains the process of obtaining disability benefits for cancer. After you read through it, know that the disability lawyers at Sackett and Associates are ready to answer your questions and help with your claim. They've been helping people throughout Northern California and other parts of the country with disability claims for more than 45 years.

If you struggle with a disabling medical condition that has rendered you unable to work and earn income as you otherwise normally would, you may be eligible to receive disability benefits from a variety of sources, including from the Social Security Administration. Depending upon the date that your disability began and the date you filed your application, you may also be eligible to receive retroactive benefits - also known as back pay. Let's examine the types of benefits offered by the Social Security Administration and the circumstances under which back pay might be awarded. What Types of Disability Benefits Does the Social Security Administration Offer? The Social Security Administration offers two primary types of disability benefits. These include: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits: SSDI benefits are disability benefits that the SSA pays to individuals with a qualifying disability that has rendered them unable to work for at least one continuous calendar year or more. In addition, the person must be "insured," - meaning that he or she worked a qualifying job for a sufficient amount of time and regularly paid a portion of the salary from that job into the Social Security system. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits: As with SSDI benefits, in order to receive SSI benefits, an individual must have a disabling condition that has led to an inability to work for at least one calendar year or more. Unlike the case with SSDI benefits, however, an individual need not be insured. Instead, the individual will have to have income and resources below a certain limit established by the Social Security Administration. That limit may change from year to year. The amount of benefits paid to an individual will not depend upon the condition itself but instead, upon the individual's work history, income level, and a variety of other factors. Regardless of whether SSDI or SSI is received, back pay may be an option.

The 2023 limits on earning for people receiving Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are different from that for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. The Social Security Administration administers both programs, but each program serves different groups of people. Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are reserved for workers and former workers who become disabled either by an injury or illness that prevents them from working for at least 12 months. Eligibility for SSD benefits depends on whether the applicant worked and paid taxes for long enough and recently enough to earn the minimum number of work credits. Typically, it takes 10 years of work to accrue the required work credits, with half earned during the 10 years before filing a claim for SSD benefits. The Supplement Security Income (SSI), on the other hand, is available only to disabled people who have low income and very limited financial resources. Typically, SSI recipients will have been unable to become eligible for SSD benefits because their disability prevented them from working long enough to accumulate the required work credits. SSD and SSI Recipients Allowed to Earn Different Amounts Each of these programs has different rules and regulations that apply to how much a benefits recipient can earn and still continue to receive benefits. The only significant criteria that both program share is the definition of what constitutes a disability: According to the Social Security Administration, a disability is a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that last or is expected to last for 12 months (or results in death) and prevents the person from performing substantial gainful activities. Let's look at the Social Security Disability program first. For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, there is a monthly limit to how much you can earn through work activity, called the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit. In 2023, the SGA limit for non-blind indiv

If you're one of the millions of people who depend on the disability benefits, they receive through Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance, you may have thought about working part-time. The extra money from a part-time job may be helpful, but you don't want to jeopardize your disability benefits. The team of disability professionals at Sackett Law Disability Lawyers understands your concern and the importance of knowing, "Will I lose my disability benefits?" This guide is designed to ensure you are fully informed about how working while receiving disability works when receiving benefits through SSI and SSDI.

It's difficult to be approved for benefits during the initial review process. According to the Social Security Administration, only about three out of every 10 disability applications qualify for disability benefits in Illinois. Do not give up if you receive a denial notice. Instead, contact a disability lawyer at National Disability Experts. You have the right to appeal a denial of benefits through an appeal process to win approval of your request for disability benefits. Learn how a disability professional at National Disability Experts can make a difference in the outcome of your claim for benefits. Contact us today for a free consultation and claim evaluation.

If you live in California and you are unable to work as a result of a disability that has lasted for a year or more, you may be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. Additionally, you may qualify for a variety of benefits offered by the state of California itself. Understandably, you'll want to understand how these benefits and programs interact with one another so you can ensure that you fully assert your rights and pursue all benefits to which you're entitled under the law. What Benefits Are Offered by the Social Security Administration? Those who have a qualifying medical condition that has rendered them disabled for one continuous calendar year or more may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Eligibility for SSDI is determined by employment history and how much an individual has contributed to the Social Security system in payroll taxes. SSI, on the other hand, is intended for disabled individuals with income and resources below a certain threshold established by the Social Security Administration. This threshold may change yearly, so you must talk to an attorney who knows and understands the law and can offer advice regarding your situation. Regardless of whether you receive SSDI or SSI benefits, the amount of the benefit payment does not depend upon the condition itself. Instead, it will depend on a variety of things, including work and earning history, income and resource levels, and other factors, depending upon your circumstances. In California, individuals may receive SSDI benefits, SSI benefits, or both, depending on their particular situations. In addition to the typical Social Security disability benefits, those living in California may qualify for various other benefits as well. One of those programs is called "Covered California." Let's take a closer look together at what Covered California is and whether or not it could impa

A disability that prevents you from working and earning a living may not be physical. Mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder, can be as debilitating as physical impairments. According to the data from the U.S. Department of Labor, 30% of adults report experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety. If you or a family member cannot work because of a diagnosed mental disorder, you may qualify for mental health disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income programs. The programs available through the Social Security Administration provide monthly cash payments and access to medical insurance through Medicare or Medicaid, depending on whether you qualify for SSDI or SSI. "Am I eligible for disability benefits?" and "How much does mental health disability pay?" are common questions asked by people seeking assistance with Social Security disability for mental illness. Sackett and Associates, the premier disability law firm in Northern California, offers this blog for you to have the answers.

When a marriage ends through divorce, many states have laws allowing courts to award alimony to one of the spouses. The process for a court to award alimony in a case differs throughout the country because it is governed by state law. Nothing prohibits a disabled person from receiving disability benefits and alimony payments simultaneously. However, federal laws and regulations may cause someone receiving alimony while on disability to see a decrease in their disability benefits because of the income they receive from their spouse. Sackett and Associates, Northern California's trusted source for information and outstanding representation in all matters relating to Social Security disability benefits, explains the effect of receiving alimony while on disability. Use it to determine how a divorce settlement that includes receiving alimony while on disability will affect you.