Linda Bowen waited four years for a Mobile-area judge to approve her application for disability benefits. Her husband applied last November for benefits for himself. His hearing is still a year away, scheduled for December 2015. The Bowens’ stories, along with others from across Alabama, show that the disability-benefits process can be frustrating and laborious. […]

Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 3:00 PM, EDT  If you are a Social Security disability beneficiary and want to make more money through work, Ticket to Work can provide the support you need to transition to financial independence. The October 22 national WISE webinar will present information about special Social Security programs and rules that may […]

The short answer is yes, you can get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and VA disability at the same time.  Each program has specific guidelines and not everyone qualifies for both, so it is important to do your research when submitting your claim.  The order in which you apply for your disability insurance is important […]

CALL NOW, DO NOT DELAY! Does your psychological condition prevent you from working? Have you applied and been denied disability benefits? Were you granted disability benefits but your employer certified a date much later than you actually worked, unfairly decreasing your monetary award? Are your health conditions preventing you from working and you need help […]

Before September 15, 2014, a loophole in Ohio’s sex offender registration and notification laws allowed for sex offenders to live in nursing homes without the knowledge of the home’s other residents. The law required the notification of anyone living within one thousand feet of the residence of a registered sex offender, as well as those […]

Putting off filing for retirement benefits until age 70 can be a wise strategy for many retirees because the delayed credits you earn can beef up the monthly check amount substantially. But does it do any good to wait longer?

  If you are an Ohio worker who has not been able to return to work because of a physical or mental disability, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability.  Finding the right Social Security disability attorney is important, but so is avoiding these 5 common mistakes when applying for Social Security disability   […]

How do I get my school-aged child evaluated for special education?

On June 17, 2014, Governor Kasich signed Senate Bill 43, which made changes to Ohio’s civil commitment process for individuals with mental illness.

To understand the problems with the funding, it’s important to go back to a 2000 study by the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities, which recommended a weighted funding system. Children would be placed into one of six categories, with more funding being awarded to support the education of children with more severe disabilities.