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Benefits

Social Security There are two programs under Social Security: 1. Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) 2. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) SSDI is based on prior work under Social Security, while SSI is based on financial need. Persons ineligible for SSDI because they lack enough prior work history may be eligible for SSI. It is also […]

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Assistive Technology

Programs that provide equipment, appliances and assistive aids that enable people to increase their mobility and/or ability to community and live more comfortably. Vermont Assistive Technology Project The VATP is to effect systems change to insurance the integration of Assistive Technology within all services to Vermonter’s with disabilities. 103 South Main Street, Weeks Building Waterbury, […]

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ADA

ADA Information Line Provides information on the Americans with Disabilities Act. US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division PO Box 66738 Washington, DC 20025 (800) 514-0301 (Voice) (800) 514-0383 (TTY) http://www.ada.gov ADA Questions and Answers 22 pages of common ADA questions including issues around employment http://www.ada.gov/qandaeng.htm New England ADA Technical Assistance Center Information and guidance […]

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Accommodations

ADA Technical Assistance Information and guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (800) 949-4232 (Voice/TTY) http://www.adata.org Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Offers general information regarding reasonable accommodation. 131 M. St. , NE Washington, DC 20507 (800) 669-4000 (Voice) (800) 669-6820 (TDD) http://www.eeoc.gov For publications: (800) 669-3362 (Voice) (800) 800-3302 (TTY) Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Assists […]

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