Celebrating the Life of Hydeia Loren Broadbent, HIV/AIDS Activist
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by Cortney Sanders, Senior Advisor, Office of the Commissioner
1w ago
“AIDS is something that happened to me but does not define who I am as a person.” To commemorate Women’s History Month and National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on March 10th, we honor the life and legacy of activist Hydeia Loren Broadbent, who died on February 20, 2024. Diagnosed with HIV at the age of three, Broadbent spent much of her life in the public eye advocating for… Source ..read more
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Social Security Publishes Proposed Rule for Payroll Information Exchange to Reduce Improper Payments
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by Jeffrey Buckner, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
1M ago
Today, the Social Security Administration published a proposed rule, “Use of Electronic Payroll Data to Improve Program Administration,” describing the agency’s plans for accessing and using information from payroll data providers to reduce improper payments, including overpayments, which improves service to customers. Unreported, late reported, and incorrectly reported earnings are often a… Source ..read more
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Disabled LGBTQI+ Youth and SSI
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by Charleigh J. Flohr, M.P.P., Associate Director, Public Education & Research, Human Rights Campaign Foundation
1M ago
Roughly 2 million LGBTQI+ youth attend public and private high schools across the United States. About 15% of students today receive special education services – and 1/3 of those students have learning disabilities. Students who are both LGBTQI+ and have a disability often lack the resources necessary to perform well at school. Schools have different tools to create inclusive environments for… Source ..read more
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SOAR Programs and Social Security
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by Darla Bardine, Executive Director, National Network 4 Youth
2M ago
National Network for Youth (NN4Y) is dedicated to transforming systems so that no young person in America experiences homelessness. In the United States, roughly 4.2 million young people— one in 10 young adults ages 18 to 25 and one in 30 youth ages 13 to 17— experience homelessness each year. Of those, about 700,000 are unaccompanied minors experiencing homelessness without any family, parent… Source ..read more
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ABLE Programs Prepare for Expanded Eligibility
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by Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania Treasurer
3M ago
December marks the anniversary of the signing of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act. Important changes are coming to ABLE programs across the country. These programs are life-changing financial empowerment tools for Americans living with disabilities. ABLE provides a way to save money and build financial independence without affecting eligibility for important benefits… Source ..read more
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5 Things to Know When Your Child with Disabilities Turns 18
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by Margaret A. Graham, Esq., an attorney affiliated with Special Needs Alliance
5M ago
When your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their financial future – especially if they need additional care into adulthood. Here are 5 things that you need to know to prepare for this milestone: When your child becomes a legal adult, you can no longer make certain decisions for them about their health and welfare. However... Source ..read more
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Prioritizing Mental Health for Our Veterans
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by Give An Hour
5M ago
Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being — it’s integral to our happiness. Mental health issues can significantly impact a person’s quality of life by making it difficult to work, maintain relationships, and enjoy activities that they love. For our nation’s veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, these effects can be even more... Source ..read more
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Prioritizing Mental Health for Our Veterans
Social Security Matters | Disability
by Give An Hour
5M ago
Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being — it’s integral to our happiness. Mental health issues can significantly impact a person’s quality of life by making it difficult to work, maintain relationships, and enjoy activities that they love. For our nation’s veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, these effects can be even more... Source ..read more
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Celebrating 50 Years of the Rehabilitation Act
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by Susan Wilschke, Associate Commissioner, Office of Retirement and Disability Policy
5M ago
This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This law prohibits disability-related discrimination in programs that are run by federal agencies or receive federal funding. It also protects federal employees and contractors from discrimination. Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act requires that federal contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to... Source ..read more
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Social Security Services for the Hispanic Community
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by Stephen McGraw, Acting Deputy Associate Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications
5M ago
We strive to deliver great customer service and helpful information to everyone, including people who are more comfortable reading and speaking Spanish. Our Spanish-language website provides information about our programs and services. You can learn how to get a Social Security card, plan for retirement, apply for benefits, and much more. You can also learn more about why Social Security is... Source ..read more
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