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Can you apply for Social Security benefits because you're blind in your left eye and your right eye needs glasses?
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
What are suitable activities for mentally retarded children?
mentally retarded person symptom are behavioral, speaking,working, learning ,disability etc
Can a disabled person get power of attorney over a parent?
If they are mentally competent, yes. Their disability does not disqualify them.
Do mentally retarded people get free money?
In many countries, individuals with intellectual disabilities may qualify for financial assistance or benefits through government programs, such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in the United States. These programs are designed to provide support for those unable to work due to their condition. However, eligibility criteria and benefit amounts vary, and not all individuals with intellectual disabilities receive financial assistance.
Did they really use mentally challenged people in the movie the ringer?
Yes, some of the actors in the movie The Ringer were mentally challenged or another form of disability such as Down Syndrome.
How does a mentally disabled person get Medicare?
Once you have been receiving Social Security Disability for 24 months, you can apply for Medicare. Take a look at the Medicare and You 2009 book for details: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf
Why does mental disability happen?
I believe mental disability occurs because of genetic impairments in the brain causing somewhat a malfunction when born therefore leaving the specimen mentally disabled.
Can a convicted felon just being released from prison after fifteen years apply for SSI disability until they are able to get on their feet?
No. You can apply, but what is the disability? It would get denied if you are not mentally or physically disabled.
Is the correct term for mentally challenged retarded?
In the u.k the word "retarded" would be seen as quite offensive. We use terms such as "mental impairment/having a learning difficulty/cognitive disability". However, through different research, in response to your question, I have heard the term "mentally challenged" and "mentally retarded".
Are parolees eligible for social security due to being incarcerated?
According to the social security website, the fact that a person has just been released from prison does not constitute him as disabled and he is therefore not eligible for benefits. (FYI, if he is physically or mentally disabled and incarcerated he may qualify and even be able to apply for benefits as he nears his release date.) Hope this helped. http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10133.html
What percent of the population is mentally retarded?
The term "mentally retarded" is considered outdated and is now more appropriately referred to as intellectual disability. According to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, about 1-3% of the population is estimated to have an intellectual disability. This prevalence can vary depending on the definitions and criteria used in different studies and regions.
Can you collect unemploment and Social Security in the state of Connecticut?
Yes, if you meet eligibility requirements for both programs. Connecticut repealed the Social Security offset regulations that reduced unemployment compensation for people who were claiming both benefits. Both Social Security and the State of Connecticut allow workers to collect unemployment and Social Security at the same time without applying a penalty to either check.
