Are Psychiatric Patients Protected under the ADA?
- 09 Oct 2018
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
This question comes up from time to time. Many people are aware that the American with Disability Act protects people who are physically disabled from being discriminated against. But it also protects people who are mentally challenged as well. In fact, psychiatric disorders are the second most frequently cited...
Read MoreFlorida Social Security Disability
- 07 Sep 2018
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
The purpose of this blog is to share free information with our readers. In this post, we want to delve a little more into disability hearings in the state of Florida. There are roughly 11 million residents in Florida. About 460,000 of these residents receive some sort of...
Read MoreCan Chronic Pain Qualify You for Long Term Disability?
- 03 Aug 2018
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Many employers offer LTD (Long Term Disability) benefits for those people injured on the job. But what about chronic pain that has developed over time and now makes it impossible for you to work? This is an area where there has been some confusion. People get their claim...
Read MoreFive Point Checklist Before Applying for Disability
- 09 Jul 2018
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
Having to apply for disability benefits is never a fun task for anyone. But, it is definitely a good thing these benefits exist so that people can survive even with a major disability. People, often want to know “Am I disabled enough to collect disability benefits?” We have...
Read MoreMental Disorders and Social Security Disability
- 15 May 2018
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
It is widely known that mental disorders can be just as debilitating as physical disorders. After all, the brain is what runs the entire body. Often times people with mental disorders (and their families) are not clear if their condition will allow them to qualify for disability benefits....
Read MoreSocial Security Disability Law: The Basics
- 07 May 2018
- Posted By WebSiteAdmin
When an individual or company is referencing “Social Security disability benefits”, he/she or they are referring to one of two programs overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA): 1) is the Social Security Disability Insurance Program (SSDI), and the other is 2) the Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI). (The...
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