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Disability Issues
Ask questions here about types of disabilities whether mental or physical and the laws that protect the disabled.
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What is the name of us president who ruled on a wheelchair?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was partially paralyzed in his legs from polio several years before he ran for president. He wore braces on his legs and could stand up with the support of the podium to make speeches and I think he could take a few steps to get to the podium. He hid his disability from the public. He had a special car with hand controls that he could drive.
Do you pay income tax on Social Security disability benefits?
Yes, you may have to pay income tax if your modified adjusted gross income is $25,000 or more for a single person, or $32,000 or more for a couple filing jointly. Social Security benefits are taxed at 0%, 50% or 85% (see below), depending on your total taxable income.
If you are retired or disabled and Social Security benefits are your only source of income, you will need to file, but generally will not be taxed. If you received income from sources other than Social Security, your benefits will not be taxed unless your modified adjusted gross income is more than the base amount for your filing status.
- For a single taxpayer, If your total AGI is less than $25,000, you pay tax on 0% of your benefits.
- If your total AGI is $25-34,000, you pay tax on 50% of your benefits
- If your total AGI is above $34,000, you pay tax on 85% of your benefits
- For a married couple filing jointly, If the total AGI is less than $32,000, you pay tax on 0% of your benefits.
- If your total AGI is $32-$44,000, you pay tax on 50% of your benefits
- If your total AGI is above $44,000, you pay tax on 85% of your benefits
You can do the following quick computation to determine whether some of your benefits may be taxable:
- First, add one-half of the total Social Security benefits you received to all your other income, including any tax exempt interest and other exclusions from income.
- Next, compare this total to the base amount for your filing status, if the total is more than your base amount, then 50% or 85% of your benefits may be taxable.
How do you get social security disability benefits?
There are a few requirements for qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance. The first, you must be insured. That generally means you must have worked and paid into the program (payroll taxes) for five of the last 10 years. You must also have been disabled before reaching full-retirement age (65-67). Your full retirement age varies depending on your birth date. Finally, you must meet Social Security's definition of disability.
Can you get disability for OCD?
Yeah, Definitely you should be able to qualify.
Sorry about the autism man... that must be a hard condition to live with.
I have ADHD and OCD tendencies, thank god I can speak to other people in an intelligent manner though.
In order to qulify for disability a doctor must fill out forms diagnosing an actual condition that creates this diability. In some states there is such a thing a temporary disability, like Califonrnia. This is through the Employment Development Department. Some states, such as Nevada, do not. Either way there must be a diagnosis from a doctor who states that indeed the patient is either physically, mentally, or psychologically incapable of working for a determined amount of time. Under a year qualifies for temporary in states that have that, or more than a year for permanent diability. If someone is disabled for three years,for example, they can still reverse their status as a disabled person at any time. You can also work up to a certain amount of hours per week while on permanent disabilty. Permanent disability is handled by the Social Security department. Most people are denied permanent disability by the SSD and must appeal. This is where the fight really begins and most people will retain the services of a disability lawyer who will then claim 25% of the person's money owed to them. There is a formula the deptartment uses to figure this amount. Most people with legitimate disablities will be approved the second time of application. Disabiltiy will back pay. Go to www.ssa.gov
How is wheelchair curling different from regular curling?
Wheelchair curlers use the same rocks and play on the same ice as regular curlers, but they deliver the rocks, often by pushing them with a delivery stick, from a stationary position.
The other major difference is that there is no sweeping, so once the stone has been thrown, there is no way to influence its path or speed.
source: wheelchaircurling.com
If there's a wheelchair-bound comedian is it still called stand-up comedy?
Yes, though it can also be called one-man comedy for political correctness, or even one-person comedy. Standing up isn't necessary; many comedians use various props in their acts, including seats.
The Social Security website has a chart. http://www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/retirechart.htm Born 1937 or earlier, then full benefits at 65 years old. Born 1943-54, then full benefits at 66 years old. Born 1960 or later, then full benefits at 67 years old. If you were born between 1938-42, then full benefits start at an age like 65 years and 2 months, or 4 months, or 6 months, etc.... depending on the year you were born. Ditto 1955-59. Here's another useful page from Social Security: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/
Did wheelchairs exist in Victorian times?
Yes, they were often made like a basket from the same stuff, and were known as bath chairs
What to know about when caring for a patient with mental disability?
Type your answer here... I don't know
Please give definition of cross cutting issues.?
Cross cutting issues are issues that touch on general principles such as democracy and human rights, good governance, children's rights and the rights of indigenous peoples, gender equality, a sustainable environment and HIV/AIDS.
Yes you can. Disability takes their sweet time. They are in no rush to give you money. You can count on getting turned down 2 times and on the 3rd try go before their judge. By turning you down, they think you won't bother with it anymore. You just have to stay with it.
THE QUESTION ISN'T VERY CLEAR, AND INCLUDES CONTRADICTIONS. If you work 40 hours for an employer, it must pay you for those hours. If you have a 50% disability, you might or might not have restrictions on working: millions of profoundly disabled folks work full-time. Since "50% disabled" folk can work as much as they can tolerate, nothing says such a person could not work overtime for Employer A, or work 40 hours for Employer A, plus part-time or full-time for Employer B. So no program will pay "extra money" to a disabled person based on your scenario. Of course, VA disability continues to pay a disabled vet who works, and workers comp pays for a perm partial disability even if one works. But that has nothing to do with NOT working a second job.
What is the difference between a lightweight wheelchair and a standard wheelchair?
As the name implies, a lightweight wheelchair is alot lighter than a standard wheelchair. How much?
Standard wheelchairs can weigh anywhere from 25-40 lbs (11 - 18 kg). Lightweight wheelchairs can weigh under20lbs (9 kg) and the worlds lightest commercially available wheelchair weighs under 11lbs (5kg).
How do manufacturers achieve such low weights?
Lighter materials, such as titanium or composites are used. Plus lightweight wheelchairs have better designs. For example, thinner walled tubing is used in areas where weight is less of a factor.
Under what circumstances can workmans comp be entirely denied?
When the fault is found not to be the employers.
Do you have to be confined to a wheelchair to play wheelchair basketball?
"Any individual who, because of permanent severe leg disability or paralysis of the lower portion of the body, will benefit through participation in wheelchair basketball and who would be denied the opportunity to play basketball, were it not for the wheelchair adaptation, is eligible."
Is the Ada the same as barrier free design?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and barrier-free design are related concepts but not the same. The ADA is a comprehensive civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and sets standards for accessibility in various settings. Barrier-free design, on the other hand, refers specifically to creating environments that are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities, often aligning with ADA guidelines but focusing more on the architectural and design aspects. In essence, while the ADA provides the legal framework, barrier-free design is the practical application of those principles.
close your eyes , run out of class and quickly run home and boot up your computer. Open your eyes and wallaah you can right click
