Resources for Disabilities

If you have a disability, learn how government programs and services can help you with daily life.

You may find the following links helpful in your search for further information on disabilities issues.

While these links are checked for accuracy, please note that particular websites may be unavailable at times.

  • DisABILITY Information And Resources
    Jim Lubin’s disABILITY Information and Resources Pages. One of the largest collections of resources for all types of disabilities.

  • Disability Statistics
    Online Resource for U.S. Disability Statistics.

  • The Arc
    For People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We fight every day so no person with a disability gets left behind.

  • National Organization On Disability
    The National Organization on Disability (NOD) increases employment opportunities for Americans with disabilities.

  • AARP
    The AARP Purpose Prize honors extraordinary people 50 and older who tap into the power of life experience to build a better future.

  • The American Association Of People With Disabilities
    The American Association of People with Disabilities is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities.

  • The National Council On Independent Living
    NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities. NCIL envisions a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.

  • National Disability Rights Network
    Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, the nation’s largest providers of legal advocacy services for people with disabilities.

  • World Institute On Disability
    The World Institute on Disability (WID) was established in 1983 as one of the first global disability rights organizations founded and continually led by people with disabilities.
  • Medicare
    There is more to Medicare than just Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance). If the person you are caring for is 65 or older and collecting Social Security retirement benefits, it is likely that they receive Medicare Part A for free and their Medicare Part B premiums are automatically deducted from the monthly benefits they receive from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

  • Supplemental Security Income
    If your loved one’s Social Security benefits were earned through lower-paying jobs and these benefits are their only source of income, they may qualify for a larger monthly benefit from the SSA called Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

  • The Administration on Aging (AoA)
    The AoA administers many national programs and services for elders, including free health insurance counseling, legal assistance, elder abuse prevention and help with long-term care planning.

  • Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
    If your loved one is a military veteran or surviving spouse of a veteran, they may be entitled to several different benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • The Americans with Disabilities Act National Network
    If your loved one has a disability, it may be helpful to learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

  • The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
    Seniors typically have multiple medical conditions and take several prescription and over-the-counter medications.

  • Medicaid
    Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage to low-income Americans.

  • State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs:
    All states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam operate an ombudsman program with the goal of helping long-term care residents and their families understand their legal rights.

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