As a previous post here mentioned, Supplemental Security Income, or "SSI" for short, is one of two programs that the federal Social Security Administration oversees which, along with the SSDI program, constitute what Central Florida residents commonly think of as...
New study challenges myth that disability is ineffective
One of the reasons politicians frequently target the Social Security disability program is that it purportedly does not do much to get Floridians and other Americans out of poverty. In other words, despite the billions paid out in disability benefits each year, those...
Back pain causing long-term disability
WE all experience aches and pains from time to time. Whether it was a rough workout or strains from the workplace, our bodies go through a lot on a daily basis. For some individuals, back pain can get severe. In some cases, the pain can get so intense that it can be...
What sorts of conditions can cause seizures?
When a resident of Central Florida thinks of someone having a seizure, the image that comes to mind may be that of someone writhing or shaking uncontrollably on the ground. While this is one type of seizure, there are in fact many different types of seizures that come...
How we help clients on the autism spectrum get benefits
A previous post on this blog discussed the various basic types of autism spectrum disorders and how they can affect a Central Florida resident's day-to-day living.Like other neurological and mental conditions, a person on the autism spectrum may find himself or...
Did you lose your hearing due to occupational noise?
Does your job here in Florida expose you to high levels of noise on a consistent basis? If so, you may now find that you have lost all, or at least a significant amount, of your hearing. Losing your hearing can be frightening, and among other things, you may wonder...
Understanding autism as a disability
Living with a disability is difficult no matter a person's age. For a child, a disability may hinder their developmental years causing financial burdens for their parents, as they require more medical attention. For adults, a disability can be challenging because it...
Disability benefits and the autism spectrum
There are many people in South Florida who suffer either with autism or with a related condition that puts the person on the "autism spectrum." There are three different basic types of autism spectrum disorders. The first, "autism" proper, is what a Florida resident...
Review of the basics of SSDI insurance
As this blog has mentioned before, when residents of Central Florida talk about Social Security disability benefits, they are likely referring to one of two federal programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance program, or SSDI, or the Supplemental Security...
Helping you secure the SSD benefits you need
We have all heard the saying that accidents happen. And while this is very true on the minor scale, no one truly expects to be involved in a serious accident that renders him or her severely disabled. Unfortunately, our lives can drastically change in a blink of an...







