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In keeping with our recent blog posts, we’re going to address a question that was sent to us on Facebook recently. If you are finding these posts helpful, feel free to let us know and leave your questions in the comment section below. Today’s question is:

How does my age affect the Social Security Disability (SSD) application process?

An applicant’s age has an impact on several areas of the SSD application process. These are as follows:

Disabled Minors

Last week, we wrote a blog post answering a question that was sent to us through Facebook. We received some great feedback and readers have suggested that they’d like us to make this a regular thing. Please feel free to let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. Tell us what questions you’d like us to answer next week! Today’s question is:

Question: How will marriage affect my disability benefits?

Exercise Tips for Individuals who are Handicapped or who use a Wheelchair

If you are restricted to a wheelchair, it is important to keep physically active so that your muscles do not deteriorate. Although exercise options will vary depending on an individual’s ability, we have collected some exercises that can be geared toward those who are handicap or who use wheelchairs. It is important to note that you should consult your doctor before beginning any type of exercise regime.

Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy

There is no organ more affected by emotions than the heart. It is also the universal symbol of love. With so many unique traits, the heart is certainly a cause of celebration, which is why we are celebrating February as the Heart Health Awareness Month.

Here are some tips to keep your heart healthy for many years to come:

7 Ways to Prevent Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the cervix, the lower most part of the uterus. If cervical cancer is not caught in its early stages, it can become quite serious. Fortunately, Pap smear testing has reduced the prevalence of cervical cancer in recent years. According to a report published by the National Cancer Institute, many cases of cervical cancer are preventable. Unfortunately, there are many women who still develop this disease.

Is your child receiving the right support at school?

Sending a child off to school requires a large amount of trust between parents and educators. Parents need to feel that their son or daughter’s school is a safe learning environment. Parents need to trust that their child is being cared for while they are not present. For a parent of a child with special-needs, developing this trust can be even more difficult.

The process of applying for Social Security Disability is no easy task. Most people are not approved until their hearing and in some states it can take up to 2 years to have a hearing scheduled.

If visitors to your blog or website have questions regarding SSD, we would be more than happy to provide you with the relevant information.

If you would like more information, simply email the following info to ram@disability-benefits-help.org:

In the coming weeks, policy makers will discuss tax increases and spending cuts in an attempt to reduce the national budget deficit. The latest proposal contains controversial elements that would ultimately change the way Social Security benefits are calculated.

This fall we hosted the first ever New England Disability Awareness Essay Contest for elementary school students. To enter, students in grades 2 through 6 were asked to submit an essay telling us how they have been inspired by someone with a disability. Our hope was that, by reflecting on people with disabilities, children and their families would develop a lifelong understanding and respect for the disabled.

Many people have heard the horror stories of Social Security Disability claims taking years to complete. These applicants must endure one appeal process after another before (hopefully) finally receiving their first disability check more than two years after the initial application. Is there any way to get an early decision regarding your disability claim? Is there any way to avoid the long and drawn out disability appeal process? If you know how to play your cards right, you can get an early decision from the SSA.