Disability Advocates Are Protesting The Latest Paratransit Services Changes

Local advocates, residents and service providers are sounding the alarm over changes to eligibility criteria for Medicaid-funded disability services included in Gov. Bob Ferguson’s proposed 2026 ...

Disability Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.

This disability planner page explains how you qualify for benefits if you become disabled.

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Disability Home Disability Evaluation Under Social Security Most Social Security disability claims are initially processed through a network of local Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices and State agencies (usually called Disability Determination Services or DDSs).

Who can apply for adult disability benefits online? You can use the online application to apply for disability benefits if you: Are age 18 or older; Are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record; Are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death: and Have not been denied disability benefits in the last 60 ...

To decide whether you have a disability, we will use a 5-step process. Listed below are frequently asked questions about steps 4 and 5 of the process. We'll need to find out about your past work to decide if you can still do that work. To make this decision, we'll need to know how you did your job.

How We Decide If You Are Disabled (Step 4 and Step 5) | Disability | SSA

Who can get Disability You may be eligible for Disability if you have: A disability or blindness, and Enough work history.

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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.

Disability benefits may include a monthly payment and Medicare health insurance. Get an estimated monthly payment based on your work history.

To help fill the gaps in its paratransit services, one Kentucky city is investing in microtransit initiatives developed by local nonprofits.

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The Columbian: Advocates: 5,000 disabled people in Washington could lose access to services

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Metro Denver residents with disabilities who rely on paratransit face tougher times as Regional Transportation District officials curb spending to reduce a $215 million deficit and balance the ...