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Information about Disability

There are a variety of resources and tools that can help Myositis patients who are no longer able to work, able to work but require accommodations, need to file for Social Security Disability, and many others. Also, knowing your rights as person with a disability is important and we have providing some information about the The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. It also mandates the establishment of TDD/telephone relay services. View the ADA and amendments.

Disability Resources

ABLE Act (financial savings)- http://cqrcengage.com/mda/ableact
ABLE Act Resources- http://ablenrc.org/resources
Traveling with a Disability – https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/disabilities.html
Social Security Administration – https://www.ssa.gov/
Medicare – http://www.medicare.gov/
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid – https://www.cms.gov/
SSDI Online Application – https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityssi/apply.html
Disability Programs & Resources – https://www.disability.gov/
Find Social Security Offices www.countyoffice.org/social-security-office/
How to successfully file for disability View PDF
Your Complete Guide to Disability Benefits – View article
Social Security Compassionate Allowances – View article
Social Security Disability Grid Rules by Age – View article
A guide to SSDI – http://www.thesimpledollar.com/disability-benefits-guide/
Ultimate Social Security Disability Guide – View guide
Disability Employment – https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/
Small Business Assoc., Disability – https://www.sba.gov/content/people-with-disabilities
Independent Living Centers – http://www.ilusa.com/links/ilcenters.htm
Assistive Tech – http://assistivetech.net/
Job Accommodation Network – http://askjan.org/
Home Health Care – http://www.homehealthcareagencies.com/
Skilled Nursing Facilities – http://www.skillednursingfacilities.org/
Assisted Living Facilities – http://www.assistedlivingfacilities.org/
Council for Disability Awareness – http://www.disabilitycanhappen.org/
Women with Disabilities – http://womenshealth.gov/
How to choose a wheelchair – https://www.betterlifemobility.com/
Voting, Disable Access- https://www.usa.gov/features/usagovs-guide-for-voters-with-a-disability

ADA Agencies by Category

Employment: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Transportation: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration
Telephone Relay Service: Federal Communications Commission
ADA Guidelines: U. S. Access Board
Education: U.S. Department of Education
Health Care: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Housing: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Labor: U.S. Department of Labor

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