Benefits for Children With Disabilities (Social Security)
(Separate Website)
This booklet is written for the parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and adults disabled since childhood. It describes the kinds of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits a child with a disability might be eligible for and explains how they evaluate disability claims for children.
By: Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
How to Get Social Security Benefit Information About Your Children
(Separate Website)
A link to the Social Security Administration's page on access to a child's benefit information.
By: Social Security Administration
SSI Child Disability Starter Kit
(Separate Website)
Links to page with the SSA's "Child Disability Starter Kit" for children under 18, including full PDF packet.
By: Social Security Administration
Family Medical Leave Act
(Separate Website)
Information on the Family Medical Leave Act and on the Oregon Family Leave Act.
By: Disability Rights Oregon
Social Security Disability Programs
(Separate Website)
Information about Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income, including Social Security's definition of disability, and the application process.
By: U.S. Social Security Administration
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Spanish / Español
Social Security Disability & SSI - Applying for Benefits
Information about applying for Social Security Disability and SSI benefits. (An excerpt from the Social Security Disability and SSI booklet.)
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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PDF File
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Social Security Disability & SSI - Hearings
Information about hearings in Social Security Disability or SSI cases. (An excerpt from the Social Security Disability and SSI booklet.)
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Social Security Disability & SSI - If You are Denied Benefits
Information about asking for a reconsideration or a hearing if you are denied SSD or SSI benefits. (An excerpt from the Social Security Disability and SSI booklet.)
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Did Social Security Stop Your Benefits Because of an Arrest Warrant?
(Separate Website)
Social Security cannot stop or deny benefits because of most arrest warrants. You may be able to start your benefits again or get back benefits.
By: National Senior Citizens Law Center
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Social Security and SSI Overpayments
Information about overpayments in Social Security & SSI cases.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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PDF File
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Spanish / Español
SSA/SSI Debt Collection
Questions about debt and Social Security Checks.
By: Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center
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PDF File
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Disability Law Handbook
(Separate Website)
This handbook is a broad overview of rights and obligations under federal disability laws. This handbook is intended to inform rather than to advise. You should consult an attorney for advice about your particular situation. By DBTAC Southwest ADA Center.
Social Security Disability and SSI A booklet that provides information about applying for Social Security Disability and SSI benefits, disability hearings, and overpayments.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Spanish / Español
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