FDLP Resource Guides: Health Topics and Resources: Disability Resources

Overview

This guide follows the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) definition of a person with a disability:^

"has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities,
has a history or record of such an impairment (such as cancer that is in remission), or
is perceived by others as having such an impairment (such as a person who has scars from a severe burn)."

A person who has a "relationship or association with an individual with a disability" is also protected.^^

The following information is of featured U.S. Government resources, from social security benefits to housing services.

	National Council on Disability Resources Learn about independent Federal agency that "provides advice and recommendations to the President, Congress, and executive branch agencies."
	Social Security Administration Disability (available language on website: Español) Check out how to qualify for monthly disability payments.
	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Looking for Help with Your SSI/SSDI Application? Look at related resources to assist with an application for Supplemental Security Insurance or Social Security Disability Insurance.
	U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Programs for People with Disabilities See a list of HHS programs.
	U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP) Read about CHSP's grants to "provide meals and other supportive services needed by frail elderly residents and residents with disabilities in federally subsidized housing."
	U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division ADA.gov Find information on disability rights.
	USA.gov Disability Services Hear about varied resources, from job training to voter accessibility laws.