Benefits for Children with Disabilities

Benefits for Children with Disabilities Booklet

For the parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and adults disabled since childhood, this publication describes the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and health benefits for which a child with a disability might be eligible.
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Child Disability Starter Kit

The disability starter kit will help you prepare for the disability interview or online application.
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Childhood Disability: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program

Information for professionals on the definition of disability for children.
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Financial Assistance Program for Children's Adaptive Equipment & Therapy Sessions

Provides financial assistance through Kyra's Krusade for adaptive equipment, physical and occupational therapy or hippotherapy sessions not covered by insurance.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Social Security Disability Benefits

Get answers to many questions about Social Security disability benefits including how to find out if you are eligible, how to apply and the difference between SSDI and SSI.
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Going to Work: A Guide to Social Security Benefits & Employment for Young People with Disabilities

Provides families and professionals working with young people practical, hands-on information about Social Security disability and health benefit programs. The complete guide can be downloaded in PDF format.

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How Children with Disabilities Qualify for Benefits

Information on qualifying for benefits for children with disabilities.
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How Much Work Do You Need for Benefits for Your Children?

Information on the amount of work a parent needs to qualify for disability benefits for themselves and Social Security benefits for their children.
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Insure Kids Now

Families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid may be able to qualify for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
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National Collaboration on Workforce & Disability for Youth

A web page on national resources on employment and youth with disabilities.
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National Parent Training & Information Centers

Connects parents of children with disabilities to resources for education and advocacy.
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Qualifying to Receive Social Security Administration (SSA) Benefits

Find out if your children are eligible to receive SSA benefits.
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Services for Families

Information on services, programs and government benefits available to families, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Head Start.

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Social Security Administration (SSA) Benefits for Children with Disabilities

Learn about benefits available through SSA for children with disabilities, including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Social Security Administration (SSA) Multi-Language Site

Information about disability benefit programs in languages other than English.

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Social Security Administration Office of Employment Support Programs (OESP) Forms & Publications

Contains many types of forms, booklets, pamphlets and other resources related to employment of people with disabilities.
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Social Security Benefits for Children with Disabilities

A Web page for parents that describes disability benefits for their children.
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Social Security Disability Benefits for Adults Disabled before Age 22

Information about qualifying for Social Security benefits as a disabled adult child.
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Special Needs Parent Toolkit

Comprehensive information and tools to help military families with special needs children regarding medical, special education, community support and benefits and entitlements services.
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Special Needs Parent Toolkit for Military Families

Helps military families with special needs children navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support and benefits and entitlements. The Toolkit is broken down into six colorful modules that can be easily downloaded and printed.
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Supplemental Security Income Program Electronic Booklet, SSA Publication No. 05-11000

This booklet describes the SSI program, how to apply and other assistance available to beneficiaries.
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Youth with Disabilities

This section of the The Work Site is dedicated to youth with disabilities, and provides helpful information to youth with disabilities, their parents and families, teachers and counselors.
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