A trial work period (TWP) is a Social Security Administration certified nine-month period where a person may rejoin the workforce without any change to their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. After receiving SSDI, many people are told not…
Last updated: April 29, 2026 — using SSA data through September 26, 2025 Why the judge assigned to your case may matter as much as your medical record Applying for Social Security disability is a long process. Most initial applications…
Americans with disabilities often face challenges in accessing the benefits they need. One of the biggest obstacles is the outdated Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), which the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses to determine eligibility for disability benefits. The DOT…
Under section 504 and 1157 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) long COVID may qualify for disability benefits under the ADA if the symptoms “limit one or more major life activities.” A person looking to define their long…
A recent article in the Washington Post warns of worsening SSA services including increased processing times, inability to answer the phones, and inability to process payments. The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) already struggling services are expected to worsen in 2023, despite…
Red Rocks Amphitheater has proposed additional paving projects and wheelchair accessible seats following settlement. The city of Denver, which owns Red Rocks, settled to pay $48,000 following a lawsuit that claimed that wheelchair accessible seats were more expensive than other…
Sometimes. The symptoms of long COVID are very similar to other conditions included in the Americans with Disabilities Act. On occasions those symptoms are debilitating to the point that many workers may need to leave the workforce. Symptoms of long…
The short answer is yes, social security insurance (SSI) may be available for children who are disabled. Examples of disabilities include conditions like autism, cognitive disabilities, behavioral disabilities, blindness, and physical disabilities. Children must be under 18 years old or…
“Long COVID” is the term for those who get COVID and suffer long term symptoms. Many of these symptoms are severe such as chronic fatigue, loss of cognitive function, poor vision, and difficulty breathing. A website on clinical medicine reported…
If you are applying for social security disability benefits, you may be wondering whether it is worth it to hire a lawyer to help with your case. While you are not required to have a lawyer to apply for disability…
