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Disability Issues
Ask questions here about types of disabilities whether mental or physical and the laws that protect the disabled.
1,016 Questions
Can you be declared disabled for alcoholism?
No.There are two different kinds of disabilities, physical and mental.
Physical disabilities are the loss or partial loss of a physical function in the body, such as:
- Loss of limbs
- Loss of use of limbs
- Blindness
- Deafness
Mental disabilities are mental issues that affect your way of living, such as:
- Downs Syndrome
- ADHD
- CerebralPalsy
- Alzheimer's Syndrome
Alcoholism isself-inflicted. Just like obesity. So it is not a disability.
Is resin dangerous to the body?
Hi,
I'm using Synthetic resin for varnish. I contains Cyclohexanone resin, Acrylic resin and Mineral spirit.
I would suggest you go to the manufacturer and ask for the Health & safety sheet or the risk assessment sheet for their product.
Resins are an irritant, in particular individuals cause contact dermatitis.
They are harmful to the aquatic environment.
In large amounts can also lower heart rate and cause very short term memory loss.
They are non-carconogenic.
Hope this helps you out... see yah.
Social Security offers two types of benefits for person's who qualified under their guidelines which pertain to the mentally or physically impaired. Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income. Information and a "test" to determine the possibility of qualifying for one or both can be found at http://www.ssa.gov
How do you get wheelchair assistance at airport?
Need Wheelchair assistance support at airport, You must request wheelchair assistance at the ticketing counter. For wheelchair assistance, you should request earlier. Arrive at the airport at least 2 hours early to request assistance. Ask airport staff members for assistance with transfers when you arrive. Get to your gate at least 1 hour early to request boarding assistance.
At the airport, Jodogoairportassist is a mobility service that helps passengers to connect with their wheelchair through “Special Assistance” Service. wheelchair assistance team has in-depth knowledge and experience with each major airport. Good team members provide special assistance to your every need. On the other hand a friend can accompany you, remembering pushing you for an air terminal gave a wheelchair, through the air terminal, and up to the takeoff entryway. Get hassle-free journey!!
You qualify for Social Security disability when will your first check come?
There is a five-month waiting period after disability is approved before the SSA begins issuing benefits. You should receive your first check in the sixth month after the date printed in your award letter.
If your birth date falls between:
- the 1st and 10th, you will be paid on the second Wednesday of the month.
- the 11th and 20th, you will be paid on the third Wednesday of the month.
- the 21st and 31st, you will be paid on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
- If you are scheduled to receive both SSDI and SSI, you will be paid on the 3rd of the month.
If a scheduled payment is due on a holiday, it will be issued one working day earlier.
If at all possible, use direct deposit.
What character on Joan of Arcadia is in a wheelchair?
The character is Kevin Girardi played by Jason Ritter.
Can you become a performer even if you use a wheelchair?
Certainly! There are lots of ways to entertain, and a wheel chair might stop you from winning a dance contest, but you can still to lots of different entertainment.
Can you lose your disability benefits if you get a prosthetic leg?
If I choose to have my foot cut off will I lose my social security benefits?
How can the effects of stress be hazardous to a worker?
The effects of stress can be hazardous to a worker in many ways. Stress impacts many areas of one's health. Stress can also distract a worker so he or she is not paying as much attention to what they are doing as they should. This can result in injury.
What is the minimum length for a 26 high wheelchair ramp?
I assume you mean 26 inch high wheelchair ramp? According to ADA requirements, minimum slope is 1:12. So a ramp that must accomodate a 26 inch drop must be 12 x26 = 312 inches or 26 feet long to meet ADA requirements. However, this is the minimum. It is recommended that ramps be as long as possible in order to allow easy access.
You will need to check this with your local Social Security facility.
Is scoliosis a disability for social security?
Yes, if it is severe enough. Look at the listing of impairments on the social security website
Can a fraudulent check be collected from a person on disability?
You could sue and get a judgment, but most states would not allow you to garnish the disability benefits to collect the judgment. If the person on disability had other assets like a house, you could go after those assets. If the person IS on disability, they might not HAVE other assets to go after.
Can you ride a 50cc Moped with two below knee prosthetics legs if you can walk fine?
I don't know what a 50cc moped is, but with two bk prosthetic (not prosthetics) legs, you can do just about anything you fancy, icesskating piruettes for instance, but if you walk fine you should be prepared to pay the fine.
I woould appreciate a discussion on prosthetics.
Regards Össur
How can defects can be identify?
Abnormal changes in the sound of the heart beats can be heard when a doctor listens to the heart with a stethoscope. In addition, a chest x ray, an electrocardiogram (ECG, an electrical printout of the heartbeats), and an echocardiogram
Do you believe that the human psyche has a way of compensating for physical disability?
There are a variety of methods by which people compensate for physical disability. Different disabilities elicit different compensations, so it is a somewhat complex topic.
Can a handicap person you have power of attorney for legally sign a document?
They can sign anything they wish to, unless the court has ruled the individual
"handicapped" due to some mental deficiency. Your POA only concerns those documents or acts that they cannot do for themselves.
