If you’re living with lupus and thinking about applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you’re not alone—and you don’t have to go through it alone either. Lupus can be unpredictable and exhausting, and it can make it hard to keep a job. The Social Security Administration (SSA) understands this, Read more…
Can You Get Disability Benefits for Autism? Maybe. Social Security may provide disability benefits for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These benefits come through either SSDI (for adults with a work history) or SSI (for children or adults with low income and few assets). How Does Autism Qualify? Social Read more…
Preparing for a Disability Hearing for a Child with Autism If your child with autism was denied SSI benefits and you have a hearing scheduled, you’re not alone. Many claims are denied at first, but often approved at the hearing level with the right preparation. Knowing what to expect and Read more…
If you have Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and your Social Security Disability claim is headed to a hearing, preparation is key. Even though MS is a recognized condition, you still need strong evidence to prove how it limits your ability to work. What the Judge Will Look For The judge will Read more…
Yes, you can get Social Security Disability benefits for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) if your symptoms make it hard to work full-time. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has specific rules for MS under its “Blue Book” listings, but you can also qualify based on how your symptoms limit your daily life. Read more…
The Arkansas Autism Foundation is hosting this fun “Autism Festival and Walk.” Details: Please join us for our signature community event and support our mission of “Building bridges to independence for Arkansans with autism.” Saturday, April 8, 202310:00am – 12:30pm War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock, Arkansas Event includes entertainment, refreshments, Read more…
Sensory Day Mid-America Science Museum 500 Mid America Blvd, Hot Springs, AR April 4, 2023. 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
The CDC is reporting that 1 in 36 children have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network did a study of 8-year-olds in eleven states, including Arkansas. They found that approximately 4% of boys and 1% of girls have ASD. I’ve certainly noticed this in our Read more…
With more applications, more denials and appeals, fewer SSA employees, new SSA employees who are not properly trained, and many still working remotely…The situation is complicated. The number of disability claims jumped almost 60% compared to before the pandemic. Those who were denied and appealed rose by 75%. It can Read more…
If you struggle to communicate, you can get a “Communication Impediment” decal sticker for your license plate. This sticker alerts police and first responders that they may be meeting someone with a communication barrier. This should help alleviate some of the misunderstandings and assumptions that can arise when a person Read more…