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So I go to the lawyer with my mom who has Aphasia to try and take care of this trust issue 16 Maraya1969 Dec 2016 Dec 2016 5 8465

I'm looking at my medicare choices, Oy! 4 irisblue Oct 2015 Nov 2016 0 3575

Combat Veteran With PTSD Wasn't Allowed To Fly With Her Service Dog So She Sued, Wash. Post. 10/29 2 appalachiablue Oct 2016 Nov 2016 8 3378

Federal Judges Meeting in San Diego Say 500-Day Wait for SSA Disability Hearings Will Get Longer... 1 Omaha Steve Oct 2016 Oct 2016 11 3433

Raising money for my local Spina Bifida Association 3 Tony_FLADEM Oct 2016 Oct 2016 3 3098

Just wondering, but why is the only "disability" discussion at DU under "health"? 12 thucythucy Dec 2012 Sep 2016 5 6910

NEW RULES Allow Employers to Pay For EMPLOYEES Health Information (Truthout, 7/18/16) 3 appalachiablue Jul 2016 Aug 2016 3 3626

No COLA for 2016! 6 Disabled15 Sep 2015 Aug 2016 13 5643

I want to vent..... 3 irisblue Jun 2016 Jul 2016 4 3326

Virginia: Construction of Roanoke's Amtrak platform expected to start this fall, state says 1 mahatmakanejeeves May 2016 May 2016 0 2770

Disability question 13 sylvi Aug 2012 Mar 2016 1 14641

This message was self-deleted by its author 6 Quackers Feb 2016 Feb 2016 1 3413

I had a ramp installed on my side porch 3 irisblue Feb 2016 Feb 2016 9 3340

Trying to be an advocate for a friend, but it's so complicated!!! 7 OneGrassRoot Jan 2016 Jan 2016 5 4596

I'm having a problem about Alzheimer's / wife, maybe me now 6 clydefrand Dec 2015 Dec 2015 4 6130

Looking for a cell phone for visually impaired 3 SHRED Dec 2015 Dec 2015 0 3518

they denied my hubbys claim. I'm so 12 Saphire Oct 2015 Dec 2015 5 5273

commercials for opioid caused constipation HA! 10 irisblue Nov 2015 Nov 2015 1 5184

they denied my hubbys claim. I'm so 13 Saphire Oct 2015 Oct 2015 3 6415

Any social networks or apps for the homebound to connect? 0 OneGrassRoot Oct 2015 Oct 2015 3 2625

Any other DUers living in a nursing or assisted living facility? 27 BuelahWitch Oct 2015 Oct 2015 31 10303

things depression is (from tumblr+ my own experience) 5 irisblue Sep 2015 Sep 2015 0 3659

This message was self-deleted by its author 19 CountAllVotes Aug 2015 Sep 2015 3 9299

Just want to share some good news, and say thanks. 8 snot Aug 2015 Aug 2015 41 6473

question. my hubby has filed for his ssdi, but 4 Saphire Aug 2015 Aug 2015 0 3973

I had my court hearing today. (Updated w/ chart) [View all] 63 Quackers Jul 2015 Aug 2015 153 30290

Autistic man banned from college for sexual assault after mistakenly hugging, kissing stranger 17 jakeXT Jan 2015 Aug 2015 5 9465

I just received my Medicare card today. 28 Quackers Aug 2015 Aug 2015 2 10902

Can anyone help me with a question about Disability and student loan forgiveness? 5 LeftofObama Jul 2015 Jul 2015 0 4045

My significant other went blind this week. 38 snot Sep 2014 Jul 2015 37 18846

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How did your attorney handle your case before your 1st hearing? 1 Holly_Hobby Feb 2014 Jul 2015 0 2670

SSI Question 8 Akoto Oct 2014 Jul 2015 4 5140

Any point in a 30 year old applying for SSDI/SSI? In Georgia? 7 I_Like_Hammers Jul 2015 Jul 2015 0 5119

NYC hosting its first disability pride parade 0 LiberalElite Jul 2015 Jul 2015 2 2367

Anchorage accepts review of zoning restrictions said to discriminate against disabled 0 Panich52 May 2015 May 2015 0 2850

This message was self-deleted by its author 31 CountAllVotes Mar 2015 Apr 2015 1 13495

ada question- my daughter has epilepsy 11 mopinko Feb 2015 Feb 2015 0 6174

I am having a bad day. 27 irisblue Dec 2014 Jan 2015 21 10019

Glasses help color-blind see trees of green, red roses, too (SF Gate) {xpost} 0 eppur_se_muova Jan 2015 Jan 2015 2 2393

disability hate crimes surged in 2013 5 redruddyred Jun 2014 Oct 2014 9 4585

Bionic arm restores sense of feeling (BBC) {xpost from Health} 0 eppur_se_muova Oct 2014 Oct 2014 0 2236

The man who plays French horn with his toes (BBC) 0 eppur_se_muova Jul 2014 Jul 2014 1 2338

Display screen technology could correct vision problems (BBC) {xpost from Science} 1 eppur_se_muova Jul 2014 Jul 2014 2 2416

'Smart glasses' help fix failing vision (BBC) 0 eppur_se_muova Jun 2014 Jun 2014 7 2788

Over in LBN...Omaha company first in U.S. to sell 'fun' electric car for those in wheelchairs 1 Omaha Steve May 2014 May 2014 3 2313

Exoskeleton helps paralyzed skier walk again. Exciting stuff! 3 dballance Feb 2014 Feb 2014 11 3731

Follow up to my thread about my hearing 14 Holly_Hobby Feb 2014 Feb 2014 2 5736

Income limits for SSDI 10 Lil Missy Feb 2014 Feb 2014 0 51944

Dear Family 9 irisblue Feb 2014 Feb 2014 30 5248

Alzheimer's. I am thankful that nobody in my blood line has ever gotten it 5 nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 Feb 2014 3 4181

Supplementary Security Income and Plasma Donation 5 duffyduff Dec 2013 Jan 2014 0 45373

First hearing for SSDI is coming up 3 Holly_Hobby Dec 2013 Jan 2014 0 3072

Got first denial letter, onto recon. 12 moriah Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 5549

Do any of you blog about your experiences, or would you be willing to? 8 OneGrassRoot Jan 2013 Nov 2013 1 4554

Questions about senior citizens and assisted living. 10 freemay20 Aug 2013 Nov 2013 1 5364

Pittsburgh bicycle maker builds wheels for man without arms" 3 happyslug Sep 2013 Sep 2013 9 3379

Disability 29 libodem Dec 2011 Sep 2013 4 12943

Crowdfunding Kenguru Vehicle 1 Shankapotomus Nov 2012 Sep 2013 3 3213

Cities demand licensing for motorized chair users 5 Tony_FLADEM Aug 2013 Sep 2013 0 4030

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Tony_FLADEM Jul 2013 Jul 2013 0 1947

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info about SSDI for depression anxiety. 15 irisblue Jan 2012 Jul 2013 2 73617

Free cell phones for the disabled? 11 CountAllVotes Jun 2013 Jun 2013 3 10845

I did it again...hurt my knee 10 nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 May 2013 0 5248

This message was self-deleted by its author 4 CountAllVotes Apr 2013 Apr 2013 0 3114

Question for members of Disability Group... 6 HereSince1628 Apr 2013 Apr 2013 1 3785

Scooter Store Files For Bankruptcy After Overbilling Medicare At Least $47 Million 1 unrepentant progress Apr 2013 Apr 2013 2 2593

U.S. Department of Education issues �landmark� directive for disabled student athletes 1 Tony_FLADEM Jan 2013 Jan 2013 0 2713

If you would please help keep this thread in GD kicked... 0 OneGrassRoot Dec 2012 Dec 2012 1 2376

Alaska Politician Suggests this it is Time to Stop Educating Handicapped Children 7 Tony_FLADEM Aug 2012 Nov 2012 4 5790

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 Tony_FLADEM Nov 2012 Nov 2012 0 1942

SEEKING ADVICE (long-time DUer needs guidance...quickly) 1 OneGrassRoot Nov 2012 Nov 2012 2 2828

Senator, disabled challenger clash on health care, other issues 2 Tony_FLADEM Oct 2012 Oct 2012 0 3139

Big ADAPT action in Harrisburg, Pa. this week 0 KamaAina Oct 2012 Oct 2012 1 2605

Finally considering applying for Disability... reconciling conflicting emotions 9 FirstLight Oct 2012 Oct 2012 1 5476

First disability payment 9 Holly_Hobby Jul 2012 Oct 2012 1 5576

The Mayor of NYC is being called out on his hypocrisy for the disabled... 1 midnight Aug 2012 Aug 2012 3 2748

For anyone in the Houston area - free legal clinic tomorrow for the disabled 0 TBF Jul 2012 Jul 2012 1 2522

So two separate people asked me if I had cerebral palsy. 9 backscatter712 Jun 2012 Jul 2012 0 5851

Taking a step from Generation-X into Generation-X-Ray... 0 slor Jun 2012 Jun 2012 0 2366

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