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Frequently Asked Questions About Social Security Disability Benefits
Get answers to many questions about Social Security disability benefits including how to find out if you are eligible, how to apply and the difference between SSDI and SSI.
Benefits for Children with Disabilities Booklet
For the parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and adults disabled since childhood, this publication describes the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and health benefits for which a child with a disability might be eligible.
Child Disability Starter Kit
The disability starter kit will help you prepare for the disability interview or online application.
Childhood Disability: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program
Information for professionals on the definition of disability for children.
Financial Assistance Program for Children's Adaptive Equipment & Therapy Sessions
Provides financial assistance through Kyra's Krusade for adaptive equipment, physical and occupational therapy or hippotherapy sessions not covered by insurance.
Going to Work: A Guide to Social Security Benefits & Employment for Young People with Disabilities
Provides families and professionals working with young people practical, hands-on information about Social Security disability and health benefit programs. The complete guide can be downloaded in PDF format.
How Children with Disabilities Qualify for Benefits
Information on qualifying for benefits for children with disabilities.
How Much Work Do You Need for Benefits for Your Children?
Information on the amount of work a parent needs to qualify for disability benefits for themselves and Social Security benefits for their children.
Insure Kids Now
Families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid may be able to qualify for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
National Collaboration on Workforce & Disability for Youth
A web page on national resources on employment and youth with disabilities.
National Parent Training & Information Centers
Connects parents of children with disabilities to resources for education and advocacy.
Planning for your Child or other Dependent with Special Needs
Information about guardianships, special needs trusts, medical needs, educational needs and more.
Qualifying to Receive Social Security (SSA) Benefits
Describes the Social Security benefits a minor or disabled child can qualify for.
Qualifying to Receive Social Security Administration (SSA) Benefits
Find out if your children are eligible to receive SSA benefits.
Services for Families
Information on services, programs and government benefits available to families, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Head Start.
Social Security Administration (SSA) Benefits for Children with Disabilities
Learn about benefits available through SSA for children with disabilities (including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities).
Social Security Administration (SSA) Multi-Language Site
Information about disability benefit programs in languages other than English.
Social Security Administration Office of Employment Support Programs (OESP) Forms & Publications
Contains a broad range of resources related to employment of people with disabilities.
Social Security Benefits for Children with Disabilities
A Web page for parents that describes disability benefits for their children
Social Security Disability Benefits for Adults Disabled before Age 22
Information about qualifying for Social Security benefits as a disabled adult child.
Special Needs Parent Toolkit
Comprehensive information and tools to help military families with special needs children regarding medical, special education, community support and benefits and entitlements services.
Special Needs Parent Toolkit for Military Families
Helps military families with special needs children navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support and benefits and entitlements. The Toolkit is broken down into six colorful modules that can be easily downloaded and printed.
Supplemental Security Income Program Electronic Booklet, SSA Publication No. 05-11000
This booklet describes the SSI program, how to apply and other assistance available to beneficiaries.
Youth with Disabilities
This section of the The Work Site is dedicated to youth with disabilities, and provides helpful information to youth with disabilities, their parents and families, teachers and counselors.
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