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Www.reddit.com/r/resilientcommunities/ Disability. ADA National Network: Your Resource on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ~ Questions? 1-800-949-4232 [voice/tty] Accessible Tech - For Accessible Technology In The Workplace. Internet Public Library: Disabilities. Benefits for People with Disabilities. The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities.

Benefits for People with Disabilities

While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program. Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need. When you apply for either program, we will collect medical and other information from you and make a decision about whether or not you meet Social Security's definition of disability. Use the Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool to find out which programs may be able to pay you benefits.

Disability Statistics: Online Resource for US Disability Statistics. Emerging Resources for Social Entrepreneurs: A Handy Guide. The continued growth in social ventures and the challenges social entrepreneurs encounter when seeking funding have resulted in an increased number of resources available to provide assistance.

Emerging Resources for Social Entrepreneurs: A Handy Guide

A recent Huffington post article sizes the current social enterprise sector at employing over 10 million people, with revenues of $500 billion—roughly 3.5 percent of total U.S. GDP. The subject interests me because I’m one of them, a social entrepreneur launching a tech startup called AMP—a collaborative bookmarking platform and resource marketplace for sustainability professionals. Our target audience includes students of sustainability, people working within established businesses to drive social and environmental progress, and those starting social ventures of their own.

Having received my MBA from Presidio Graduate School, a program dedicated to sustainability, I speak from personal experience when saying this is currently a difficult space to navigate, in part due to its dynamic growth. DRM Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet. Forums. Government Benefits, Grants, and Financial Aid for Citizens. Free Money from the Government Many people have heard that the government will give you money for almost any reason.

Government Benefits, Grants, and Financial Aid for Citizens

This is not true. You must complete an application and meet specific eligibility requirements in order to receive financial assistance from the government. Benefits.gov can help you determine which types of government assistance you might qualify for and tell you where to apply. Back to Top How to Find and Apply for Financial Assistance Benefits.gov can help you identify grants, loans, financial aid, and other benefits from the federal government, determine if you are eligible, and then tell you how and where to apply. When looking for financial assistance, remember that there are differences between grants and loans.

Your state's human service or social service agency might also be able to provide financial assistance or refer you to local community organizations for help. Grants There are very few grants available to individuals, sometimes called “personal grants.” Loans. The DRM WebWatcher: Financial Information (Index) Grants for Individuals : The Disabled. Grants for Individuals : The Disabled Web Sites 180 Medical Scholarships Deadline : June 1, 2012 We are offering three $1,000 scholarships to those with a spinal cord injury, spina bifida, or transverse myelitis.

Grants for Individuals : The Disabled

(Last checked 05/01/13) 1800wheelchair Scholarship 1800Wheelchair.com offers an annual scholarship award ($500) to an undergraduate student. Alexander Graham Bell Association for the DeafListening and Spoken Language Knowledge CenterFinancial Aid Programs Financial Aid and Scholarship funds are available to applicants who meet the specific criteria for each award and may not be used for purposes other than what the award has stipulated. AMBUCS Therapeutic Tricycles for Disabled Children (Last checked 05/01/13) American Foundation for the Blind, Inc. AmeriGlide Achiever Scholarship AmeriGlide is the leading supplier and distributor of home mobility products including wheelchair lifts and stair lifts. Blinded Veterans AssociationKathern F. Cerebral Palsy Information Page.

The term cerebral palsy refers to any one of a number of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood and permanently affect body movement and muscle coordination but don’t worsen over time.

Cerebral Palsy Information Page

Even though cerebral palsy affects muscle movement, it isn’t caused by problems in the muscles or nerves. It is caused by abnormalities in parts of the brain that control muscle movements. The majority of children with cerebral palsy are born with it, although it may not be detected until months or years later. The early signs of cerebral palsy usually appear before a child reaches 3 years of age.

The most common are a lack of muscle coordination when performing voluntary movements (ataxia); stiff or tight muscles and exaggerated reflexes (spasticity); walking with one foot or leg dragging; walking on the toes, a crouched gait, or a “scissored” gait; and muscle tone that is either too stiff or too floppy. Cerebral palsy doesn’t always cause profound disabilities.

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