Around 14 million Americans today suffer from hearing loss to a certain degree, and this interferes whenever they communicate with other people.The 21st up to the 28th of September shall be known as the Deaf Awareness Week and with this, a counselor from the East Harris County coop for the deaf will create successful turns that many will benefit from.Children that are hearing impaired in that area get to spend time with this kind counselor. She...more
Employers often offer Group Benefit Plans that include long term disability benefits and provide some guidance to employees on how to submit a claim.For professionals who own their own policies, maneuvering through the red tape to file a disability claim, and prove to the insurance company that it is valid, can be comparatively more difficult.Private disability plans in Canada pay benefits after the expiration of a waiting period of usually...more
Becoming disabled before retirement can be a huge financial blow. In addition to having to deal with medical bills and lost income, Northwestern Mutual states that a two-year disability at age 50 can reduce total investment accumulation by 30% at the time of retirement. The Social Security Administration (SSA) says that three out of every ten workers will become too disabled to work before they reach retirement age. Further, 7.8 million people received Social Security disability benefits last year according to SSA in its publication "Workers Insured for Social Security Benefits, 2010." For most people, knowing that SSA provides disability benefits is a comfort. Few of us, however, know who is covered, how this safety net is funded, or how to apply for benefits if we need assistance.Where do disability benefits come from? Disability benefits are paid by SSA from two similar sources, SSDI and SSI. In general, if you have worked and paid into the Social Security system for the required number of quarters and are suffering from a severe disability that prevents you from working, you can apply for SSDI benefits. You pay premiums for national disability coverage with every paycheck...more
People who have some physical or mental disability can apply for a Disability Grant. These grants are aimed at helping people whose disability does not allow them to earn money to satisfy their needs. It is a chance for people to improve their life and achieve their goals. People usually apply for Disability Grants to deal with the...more
Most Social Security Disability (SSD) claims, about 70%, are denied the first time around. It is very frustrating after going through the lengthy application process, but it is to be expected. It does not mean that you have no chance at receiving benefits. In fact, you can think of your initial application and denial as the first step...more
Social Security's specifies a list of impairments in its "Blue Book," describing conditions for 14 main body systems severe enough to prevent "substantial gainful activity" for adults. They also apply to individuals younger than 18 applying for (SSI) Supplemental Security Income. Most of these conditions are, at the least, long-term and at the worst, permanent or fatal. Otherwise, the applicant should show that the impairment will last at least one year to receive disability benefits through either Social Security or SSI. Disability List of ImpairmentsThe Social Security Administration (SSA) provides two different applications for those who are disabled: the Social Security Disability Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. These two sources of aid are meant to assist you pay for medical bills too as basic needs that you may be not be able to pay for due to your injury or well being situation. In order to qualify for either of these programs, you must fit the SSA's definition of disability. Social Security Disability instances require the claimant to provide documention of disability impairments. The Social Security Administration has...more
The SSA has established a Disability Evaluation publication (also recognized as the "Blue Book") specially prepared to supply physicians and other health professionals with an understanding from the disability programs administered by...more
The Social Security Amendments of 1956 served as the initiating point for the establishment of disability insurance benefits, according to which regular monthly financial compensations were allocated to disabled workers and disabled...more
Are you inexperienced in picking out a mobility chair? You just had an accident and apparently you are unable to ambulate. What will you do? There are a wide variety of these chairs which serves different purposes for different individuals. What you...more
Frequently asked questions about Adult Dyslexia:For folk living with learning disabilities even the tiniest task can frequently seem impossible. Try and imagine attempting to go into agrocery store to get the items you need to make a recipe. If you...more
Portable wheelchair lifts are ideal, cost-effective alternatives for elevators. They are primarily used for the convenience of mobility impaired individuals finding it difficult to access different levels of their homes/offices. Portable Wheelchair...more
Inclined platform wheelchair lifts are ideal accessibility devices for people with accessibility challenges to move up and down the stairways with ease. They are very useful in churches, schools, public buildings and even in residential spaces. These...more