Bringing information on U.S. Federal programs, services and resources to Americans with disabilities, their families, employers and the media

Disability is lack of ability relative to a personal or group standard or spectrum. Disability may involve physical impairment, sensory impairment, cognitive or intellectual ...

Entry page for disability information ... The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that ...

This web page explains who can qualify for Social Security or SSI disability benefits, how to apply and how to appeal if you disagree with the decision.

This booklet explains what happens when you apply for disability benefits and what happens when a claim is approved.