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How to know what you qualify for in regards to a handicap / disability and help from organizations?

• If you are fairly young and have some major health issues (back injury's, health issues) how do you find out what help you can qualify for? Some people have things such as ...show more

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  Your Physician who treats the back injury is your best source for information on a temporary handicap parking sticker/permit. If your medical issues are so severe you can forsee being unable to work anytime , anywhere in the near future go to Social Security either online or your local office and apply for disability. If you do not have enough work history there is also assistance I believe called SSI rather than disability to help people who do not have enough work credits yet in their life. You will need to be very thorough in your answers on the application . Most people tend to not put everything in the terms of how bad it really affects their day to day life , you will need to overcome that and make sure your answers explain just how badly your medical issues affect your ability to function daily and how it stops you from being able to work. Most likely you will be denied the first time round. Just reapply, and if you really feel you have a strong case get a disability lawyer. they commonly will work on your behalf for a percentage amount of what you will get. Your local social security office can direct you towards other forms of assistance in your area available for you. Like applying for Medicaid, food stamps, and possibly cash assistance. Your local welfare office where you will apply for these things can tell you about any rehabilitation programs available to help you find some type of work you can do if possible as well. good luck