How Does SSDI Back Pay Work?
There may come a time when you are not able to work because of a condition that prevents you from doing so. If that is…
Disability
What Happens to My Child’s SSI When They Turn 18?
For many purposes, adulthood starts, and childhood ends when one reaches the age of 18. And just like many things at this point in life,…
Can you receive Social Security Disability Benefits for Social Anxiety?
While many people are affected by high levels of stress and anxiety in their daily life, there are others who suffer from anxiety on a…
Understanding Guardianship for Young Adults with Disabilities
As a parent, friend, or family member of a young adult with a disability, you are intimately aware of your loved one’s capabilities and limitations….
Social Security Disability: What Does it Mean When Your “Appeal is Under Review?”
Every day, people who try to navigate the Social Security Disability bureaucracy quickly discover it can be challenging. The claims process tends to be tedious…
Should I Nominate a Health Care Agent Today?
Having a disability can be challenging. Not only will you have to face a number of daily challenges, both mental and physical, but you will…
What is a Ward of the Court?
People become wards of the court, or state, because they are unable to take care of themselves at some level and require certain legal protections….
What is a Plenary Guardian?
If you have a teenage child or young adult child with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), you may have concerns over how they will…
5 Reasons You Need a Lawyer for Your Social Security Disability Appeal
It is not fair. You have worked hard and paid into the system. Now it is time to collect on that because you have been…
Out of Work Due to a Disability? 6 Community Resources That Can Help
Being out of work due to a disability can be scary and overwhelming. Especially if you are unsure of what you should be doing until…