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Benefits and Services for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities are eligible for a wide variety of assistance
programs, such as:
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financial aid
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help paying medical bills
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housing assistance
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job training and job referral
services
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help starting your own business
To find out about benefits that
you might receive, a good place to start is
GovBenefits.gov. By filling out a short questionnaire, you can obtain
the most accurate list of benefit programs for which you may be eligible.
To find out about programs to help you get a job or start your own business,
a good place to start is the
Employment section of DisabilityInfo.gov. And be sure to check out the
Ticket to Work Program. This program allows you to keep getting
financial aid and help in paying medical bills as you learn new job skills
and look for a job.
If you look for a job, you will also want to know about the questions that
your potential employer can ask you during the job interview. In general,
the interview should focus on your job skills and how well you will be able
to perform the main tasks involved in the job. An interviewer is not allowed
to ask you questions about your disability that are not relevant to your
ability to do the job. But you should tell your potential employer about any
reasonable accommodations that you may need to perform the job. These could
include installing a ramp or modifying your workspace if you have a
wheelchair.
Financial Assistance Resources
Employment Assistance Resources |
