Category: Self-Advocacy

This factsheet has information about: the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability. the listing of impairments. how the Disability Determination Bureau evaluates disabilities in children. “marked” and “extreme” limitations. Updated: July 2024

This factsheet has: information and resources for childcare for children with disabilities. childcare resources from the Department of Children and Families. community resources. Updated: July 2024

This fact sheet is an overview of how the Division of Hearings and Appeals (DHA) process works in Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) service cases. It has information about: how to begin the appeals process. the evidence you need for your…

This fact sheet provides information about the Children’s Long-Term Support appeals process if your request for an allowable service or item is denied. Updated: July 2024

This fact sheet provides general information and resources about the Children’s Long-Term Support program. Updated: July 18, 2024

Residents of a correctional facility have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if they feel that they are being denied any program, service, or benefit for a reason that is directly connected to their disability. This guide provides information…

School districts are required to identify children who may have disabilities and evaluate them for special education eligibility. This guide provides information for parents on special education referrals, the steps of an evaluation, and options if a student is found…

This fact sheet is designed to give some examples of neighbor dispute or harassment issues that people with disabilities may experience and give suggestions for how to deal with them. Updated: April 2024

This self-advocacy fact sheet provides information on the following Social Security Administration topics: Contacting the Social Security Administration Eligibility Representative payee Fraud, waste, and abuse concerning SSI and SSDI Identity theft Overpayments Discrimination by the Social Security Administration Office Further…

A reasonable accommodation is any change in the work environment or the way things are done that enables a person with a disability equal access to employment. This DRW factsheet will answer your questions about reasonable accommodations, the process to…