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 […]
Read MoreFacemasks, 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 […]
Read MoreHiring 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, […]
Read MoreCan 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 […]
Read MorePost-Pandemic Remote Work Options for the Disabled
Q: Will disabled people benefit from remote work opportunities after the pandemic? One possible benefit that could result after the coronavirus global pandemic resolves is that the world will embrace the new reality of working from home. This would be a wonderful thing for many people – especially the disabled. Disability attorneys of Arizona help […]
Read MoreHow Much Does Social Security Pay a Month?
There are several key requirements you must meet in order to be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits. One such requirement is that you must have worked a certain amount of time in jobs that are covered by Social Security. In fact, the actual benefit payment you receive every month will largely depend on […]
Read MorePotential Roadblocks to COVID-19 Treatment for the Disabled
Q: Will the disabled be passed over if COVID-19 treatment resources are limited? Disability attorneys of Arizona are dedicated to helping disabled people get the disability benefits they deserve. Applying for Social Security disability benefits is generally a time-consuming and complex process in which approximately 2/3 of initial applications get denied. So, many people opt […]
Read MoreLitigation Rising on Behalf of Disabled Over Non-ADA Compliant Websites
Q: Do websites have to accommodate disabled users? Disability attorneys of Arizona understand the many barriers that the disabled face on a daily basis and work to help them access Federal Social Security disability benefits. Applying for disability benefits is a complex process and two-thirds of initial applications are denied. Trusting your application for benefits […]
Read MoreWhen Pigs Fly: Changing the Service Animal Definition on Airplanes
Q: What service animals can I bring on a plane? Getting through the arduous process of applying for disability benefits is faster and easier with the assistance of a skilled Arizona disability benefits attorney. Qualifying for Social Security disability benefits means meeting the federal government’s definition of being “disabled” which is “suffering from a physical […]
Read MoreDown Syndrome & Social Security Disability Benefits
Q: Is Down Syndrome a qualifying impairment for disability benefits? The federal government offers two different disability benefits programs, both administered through the Social Security Administration “SSA”. The first program, Social Security Disability Insurance or “SSDI”, is available to disabled people who can satisfy the work history requirements, regardless of their financial status. The second […]
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