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…
Question: Should I call my disability lawyer every time I go to the doctor? Answer: Well, that depends. If you WANT to alert us to every appointment right away, no problem! Some clients like to text us details after every appointment, and we appreciate this. But it isn’t absolutely necessary. Read more…
Question: I have a disability hearing scheduled for next month. Can you help me? Answer: Maybe… First, let me be clear – There is MUCH more involved in a disability hearing, than just showing up on the hearing date. We routinely turn down cases where the client just wants an Read more…
Question: Will using Medical Marijuana hurt or help my claim for Disability Benefits? Answer: Medical marijuana isn’t likely to help your claim. But, don’t give up, yet. Read on. Let’s face it, many people who qualify to use medical marijuana in Arkansas are clearly struggling with their mental and/or physical Read more…
Question: I just got a letter from SSA about the 5 day rule. What does this mean to me? Dear Reader: You are not alone. We have gotten many calls and emails from people who received the same letter from SSA. The new five day rule will apply to you if Read more…
Question: Is there a way to check the status of my application for SSDI benefits online? Dear Reader: The answer to your question is: YES. Social Security USED TO have a simple tool where you could type in your claim number and confirmation number, and *poof* just like magic – you Read more…
Question: Does my Rheumatoid Arthritis qualify me for Social Security Disability? Dear Reader: The answer to your question is: Maybe. A diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is not enough for you to qualify for disability benefits. There are many people diagnosed with RA who can, and do, continue to work. You will need medical Read more…