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Senators call on Congress to consider measures to help the disabled
While the overwhelming majority of the dialogue on Capitol Hill has recently been focused on immigration, international conflicts and other pressing issues related to the nation's economy, it has expanded over the last few weeks to include discussions about the very important issue of disability.
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Congress will soon have to address impending SSDI budget shortfall
Anyone who follows the news on a regular basis is well aware of how legislative gridlock and brinksmanship has become the new norm on Capitol Hill over the last several years. To illustrate, consider how lawmakers from both sides of the aisles have battled over issues that were once considered uncontroversial and altogether necessary, such as raising the debt ceiling.
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SSA figures show increase in system wait times
When a person suffering from a serious and otherwise incapacitating medical condition applies for Social Security disability benefits, they can generally anticipate waiting anywhere from six months to a year for a review and initial hearing to be completed.
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Are SSD benefits safe from debt collectors?
It wasn't all that long ago that many Americans found themselves in dire financial straits thanks to the economic downturn dubbed "the Great Recession." Across the nation -- including right here in Texas -- we saw record foreclosures, declining home values, high unemployment and huge stock market losses.
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Disability advocates mobilizing here in Texas
Last month, the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin played host to the Civil Rights Summit, a three-day event in which experts and advocates from across the nation came together to discuss issues related to everything from immigration and race to gender and same-sex equality.
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Major hotel chain part of plan to hire and train disabled workers
There are many things that those living with disabilities find more difficult to do than those who do not have disabilities. In some cases, finding a job falls into that category. While the economy has made it difficult for many to find employment over the course of the last few years, this is the norm for many who are disabled.
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March is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Texas
Did you know that March is Brain Injury Awareness Month? This month, organizations in Texas and across the country are trying to raise awareness about the unique and difficult challenges that people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury can face.
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A possible link between processed foods and disabilityc
In previous posts, we’ve explored some of the theories why Americans have a higher incidence of certain disabling conditions, including many types of cancers, cardiovascular disease and other impairments. A Social Security disability attorney knows that the number of disabled Americans receiving Social Security disability insurance benefits has increased in the past twenty years.
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Social Security disability and local assistance programs
The interaction between various assistance programs can become confusing, as a recent article illustrates. The article addressed the situation of a woman who recently qualified for Social Security disability insurance benefits. She also has an adult daughter who is a long-time beneficiary of Supplemental Security Income payments on the basis of Down Syndrome.
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Social Security disability helps many, but could it be better?
Social Security disability benefits provide much-needed financial assistance to many people in Dallas who are unable to work because of a disability. However, there is still room for improvement in the disability program.
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