NARCOLEPSY RESOURCE GROUP
APPLYING FOR DISABILITY
Helpful Links
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The Looking Glass - Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits - this provides a summary of what to expect.
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Disability Secrets.com - newer site
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Disability Secrets - An archived, older site of the above, Disability Secrets, seems to have other info that is not as easy to find on the new site. Here is a link to it. Look at everything on it (both sites). You will find an abundance of info on both the old and new Disability Secrets website. Examples include:
Scour the DisabilitySecrets.com website. There is so much information to be found there. Check every link.
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Advice for Claims - scroll to the bottom for page 2 & 3 links.
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There is even info on attorneys and advocates and discusses whether you should get one and tells you what they will do.
U.S. Social Security Information
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Benefits For People With Disabilities - this site has a lot of information, so be sure to check all the links on this page.
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What You Need To Know About Filling Out the Online Disability Application
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Disability Starter Kits
Facts, checklist, and worksheet -
SSA Red Book -
"The Red Book is a general reference tool designed to provide a working knowledge of these provisions. We write the Red Book primarily for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve persons with disabilities. We also expect that applicants and beneficiaries will use it as a self-help guide."
Disability Brochures:
U.S. Supplemental Social Security Info
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits - "The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults andchildren who have limited income and resources."
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Understanding Supplemental Security Income SSI Home Page -- 2014
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Links To SSI Spotlights -- 2014
"The SSI Spotlights are in-depth looks at some of the program rules referred to in the booklet, Understanding Supplemental Security Income." (link just above) -
SSI Child Disability Starter Kit
Facts, checklist, and worksheet
SSI Brochures:
