Q: How has the pandemic impacted day programs for the disabled? For all the progress made on behalf of the disabled community since the Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted 30 years ago, day-to-day life remains challenging for many. And the pandemic has only made things worse—especially for people who rely on day programs. First […]
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Intellectual Disability and the Death Penalty in Arizona
Q: Can an intellectually disabled person be executed in Arizona? Phoenix disability benefits attorneys help those suffering from physical or mental impairments access the federal government benefits they deserve. The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) offers two different disability benefits programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) or Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”). While both programs’ qualifications criteria […]
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How Fall School Options Are Challenging for Disabled Children
Q: What challenges may special needs children face this school year due to COVID-19 precautions? The Social Security Administration offers two federal disability benefits programs – – Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) and Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”). While both programs require applicants to satisfy the federal government’s definition of being “disabled”, each program has different […]
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Uptick in COVID19-related Disability Cases Expected
Q: Will the coronavirus pandemic increase the number of disabled people? Tempe disability benefits attorneys have witnessed the devastating effects the coronavirus has had on many clients. In general, many of the physical and mental conditions an applicant needs to suffer from in order to qualify for Social Security disability benefits are the same conditions […]
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3 Things You Should Know About Widow and Widower Benefits
While losing a loved one is never easy, losing a spouse can be particularly heart-wrenching. For many Arizona widows and widowers, their emotional stress is often compounded by financial worries. It might be reassuring to know that the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides payments to eligible widows and widowers of decedents who qualify for benefits. […]
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6 Reasons Why Your Long Term Disability Claim May Be Denied
Replacement income from long-term disability insurance can provide tremendous relief in uncertain times. Long-term disability (LTD) insurance provides wage replacement to people who can’t work due to disability. However, policy coverage alone does not guarantee the approval of long-term disability claims. When filing for LTD, claimants are pitted against insurance agents whose job is to […]
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How to Talk Supportively to Disabled People
Q: How can I avoid offending disabled people in conversation? Some people are born with a mental or physical condition that is qualifying for Social Security disability benefits. Others may be born without a disability but then gradually or suddenly become disabled at some point in their life through an accident or illness. In either […]
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Facemasks, COVID19, and the Disabled Community
Q: What challenges do the disabled face regarding facemasks? Disabled folks face many challenges—from applying for Social Security disability benefits in Arizona, to adjusting to or living with limited income, to navigating life in communities that may not be fully accessible to them, or living isolated lives. The COVID-19 lockdowns gave some non-disabled people—especially those […]
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Hiring a Disability Benefits Law Attorney
Q: What should I look for when hiring an Arizona disability benefits attorney? Most people go through their working years focusing on when they will retire and begin collecting those Social Security retirement benefits that were accruing over the decades through their payroll deductions. But sometimes life cuts that plan short unexpectedly. At any moment, […]
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Can I Collect Unemployment If I Was Fired While on Disability?
Having disability insurance can provide critical compensation while you are unable to work. Whether it be short term or long term, disability insurance will pay a portion of income for a set period of time. This can alleviate much of the financial pressure those on disability leave may face. While disability insurance serves an important […]
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