Childhood Disability Functional Standard
(Separate Website)
Disabled children must meet a very difficult test to establish that they are disabled. That standard and the factors that SSA must consider are discussed in this piece.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services
Ten Tips When Applying for SSI Benefits for Your Child
A list of steps to follow to help you through the process of applying for SSI for your child.
By: Manhattan Legal Services
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French / Français
Childhood Re-evaluations or Continuing Disability Reviews
Continuing Disability Review for SSI Children Under Age 18
Information about the process SSI uses to decide whether or not a child under 18 is still eligible to receive SSI disability benefits.
By: Legal Services NYC - Legal Support Unit
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French / Français
SSI and Age 18 Redetermination
(Separate Website)
A child recipient of SSI based on disability will be reviewed at age 18 to redetermine his/her eligibility for SSI as an adult. This article tells you the criteria used in meeting SSI definition of disability for an adult.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services
Turning Age 18
(Separate Website)
This article outlines the financial eligibility for individuals at age 18 and over. It also tells you about the SSI disability review and appeal process.
By: Disability Law Center
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Spanish / Español
SSI Spotlight on deeming Parental Income and Resources: 2009 Edition
(Separate Website)
Parental income and resources are counted toward eligibility of a disabled child as long as the parent(s) live with the child. This article describes how deeming works.
By: Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
Student Earned Income Exclusion
(Separate Website)
This article explains that students under age 22 can have some earned income that will not be counted when determining their eligibility for SSI.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services
SSI and Social Security Number (SSN) Issues for Non-citizens with SSI Eligible Children
(Separate Website)
This article explains the requirements for SSI eligibility for children when their parents are non-citizens who cannot get a social security number.
By: Disability Law Center
Interpreter Services and the Social Security Administration
(Separate Website)
Explains when interpreter services may be necessary, and what qualifications such an interpreter needs to have.
By: Disability Law Center
Do you have trouble with English? Are you unable to to speak, read, write, or understand English well?
(Separate Website)
Did you know federal agencies and organizations that get money from the federal government have to provide reasonable services to assist you? Learn more.
By: Federal Interagency Working Group on LEP
Rules on the Use of Retroactive Childhood Benefits
How Can My Child's Retroactive SSI Benefits Be Used?
(Separate Website)
Information on what kind of account the money must be placed and what can the money be used for.
By: Disability Law Center
SSI and Dedicated Savings Accounts
(Separate Website)
Information about SSI and dedicated savings accounts, including how the money in such accounts can be used.
By: Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
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Spanish / Español
Direct Express Prepaid Debit Card for Social Security, SSI and Other Federal Payments
(Separate Website)
Beginning May 1, 2011, most new applicants for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and other federal payments who do not designate direct deposit will be paid through the Direct Express® Debit MasterCard instead of by a paper check. Find out more about Direct Express.
By: National Consumer Law Center
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Special Veterans Benefit (SVB) Decision Appeal Form
(Separate Website)
If you want to appeal a decision about a claim for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Special Veterans Benefits, then you can use this form
By: Social Security Administration
Social Security and SSI Hearings and Appeals
A detailed description of what steps to take if you have applied for disability benefits and have been turned down.
By: Legal Aid Society: Brooklyn Neighborhood Office
Have You Been Denied Social Security Disability Or SSI Disability Benefits?
This resource contains general information about what to do if you have been denied SSD or SSI benefits.
By: Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York - Albany office
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
(Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Tips on How Parents Can Put Their Children with Disabilities on the Path to Future Employment
(Separate Website)
The US Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy provides guidance about preparing youth with disabilities for employment.
By: US Department of Labor
The 4-1-1 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
(Separate Website)
This workbook provides some help on how to cope with your disability.
By: US Department of Labor
English-Spanish Glossary of Legal Terms & Phrases
(Separate Website)
Complaints About Attorneys
(Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
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