The U.S. Department of Education releases an annual assessment of states’ performance under the Education for Students with Disabilities Act. (Thinkstock) States are increasingly struggling to meet their […]
Social Security Update: Major Changes to Program for Determining Disability Benefits |
The Social Security Administration is removing a list of 114 outdated and unknown occupations, such as reptile farmer and railroad telegrapher, as employment options for people applying for […]
Spider may not be executed due to his mental disability.
Gonzalez appeared in the 358th District Court on Thursday for a hearing on whether he has an intellectual disability. ODESSA, Texas — Michael “Spider” Gonzalez returned to an […]
States will continue to require low-income Americans to pay back disability benefits through 2025
State Senator Claire Wilson (TVW Screenshot) Andrew Engelson In 2023, the Washington State Legislature passed a bill that would eliminate the requirement that recipients of the state’s Elderly, […]
Several new care laws come into effect on Monday
Dozens of bills affecting Virginia’s system for providing home and community care to people with developmental disabilities take effect Monday. The bills change limitations on the waiver program […]
Promising drug significantly improves GBS damage
MONTREAL — An investigational targeted immunotherapy for Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) more than doubled disability improvement after eight weeks compared to a placebo, with sustained benefits after 26 weeks. […]
How much will disability income likely increase under the 2025 COLA projections?
A recent report highlighted that Social Security and Medicare analyst Mary Johnson expects cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for Social Security benefits to shrink in 2025. She now expects benefits […]
Institution reduces work history period to 5 years – FINCHANNEL
If you become disabled under the statutory definition that the Social Security Administration must follow, the Administration helps you meet your basic needs and maintain a higher quality […]
Charleston group is looking for more members to tackle accessibility issues in the city
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues, a group that works on disability issues in Charleston, is looking for more people to join so they […]
West Virginia Emergency Personnel Partial Disability Benefits | Legislative Session
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