We just won a lengthy case today. In normal circumstances, we get really excited about each win. In this case though, we wish we could have been involved in it much earlier and see our client's mother receive the help she deserved, but never received. She had a stroke in November 2016. Soon after began having severe headaches along with left shoulder pain. She was … [Read more...]
From the Series “Our Real Cases”: Women, Minorities and a Recent Disability Case
Last week's very sweet victory: We brought a case of severe intractable migraines to hearing. Generally, migraines fall under the classification of neurological impairments. Therefore, if migraine headaches were listed in the SSA Blue Book listings, this condition would most likely be evaluated using the adult listing section 11.00, Neurological System–Adult. … [Read more...]
Migraine As Disability Condition
Migraines are a legitimate condition to list on an application for Social Security or SSI disability. That said, Social Security does not have an impairment listing that specifically provides the medical criteria needed to be approved for disability. This does not mean that you cannot be approved for disability, although it is not easy with migraines only. Generally, … [Read more...]
Autism and the Workplace
ASD is a neuro-developmental disorder that varies in severity and may include difficulty with social interaction and communication and specific types of patterns of thought and behavior. People with ASD may have questions about what it means for their employment options and see their ASD as a barrier to employment. But employers have started recognizing that many people … [Read more...]
By Youth, For Youth: How to Find and Keep the Right Job
Planning for the future can be both thrilling and overwhelming for anyone. For young adults with disabilities, it can be especially helpful to hear from peers about their work experiences. Peers can share how they moved from school into the workforce with a sense of confidence, and a desire to keep learning and developing new skills. Young adults with disabilities can also … [Read more...]
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