Information is provided on the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for employment, transportation, buildings, and communications. Other information includes sources for adaptive equipment, sign interpreters, and other services.
Community Education and Outreach is focused on increasing public understanding about the needs and issues related to people with disabilities, breaking down attitudinal as well as physical barriers. “Windmills”, a disability sensitivity training conducted with business and agency personnel helps to eliminate stereotyping and attitudinal barriers.
Technical Assistance is offered to businesses, agencies, and government entities to help identify and remove architectural and communication barriers through ADA accessibility surveys and ADA trainings.
A Resource Library located in the SPOKES office contains information on the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability related laws, information on rare disorders, disability awareness videos, building codes, and other disability related information.
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| Disability Benefits |
| The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program. |
| Disability Starter Kit |
The Disability Starter Kit will help you get ready for your disability interview or online application. Kits are available for adults and for children under age 18. The starter kits provide information about the specific documents and the information that we will request from you. We will ask for more details during your interview or when you complete the online Disability Report. The kits also provide general information about the disability programs and our decision-making process that can help take some of the mystery out of applying for disability benefits. |