Blogs
Free Seminar on Autism and Technology in San Francisco
People with Disabilities Foundation is sponsoring a seminar on Autism and Technology on August 17, 2012 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the San Francisco
The top four reasons why Social Security Disability cases are denied at the initial and reconsideration stages of review
In thinking about my cases over the past year, I realize I can see patterns in why Social Security Disability cases are denied. I am
USCIS announces priority citizenship processing for SSI recipients
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has just announced that it will prioritize the processing of applications for citizenship (N-400) for applicants receiving SSI
Enjoy the national parks with an Access Pass
Now that we are well into summer I thought I would highlight an item that people with disabilities may obtain to enjoy the national parks
International conference on Disability Law presented on Second Life
Virtual Ability, Inc. a disability rights community with an active presence on Second Life® will be presenting an International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference on Saturday
Ongoing medical treatment – essential for your health and to your case
It is a mistake to think you can go to your disability hearing in front of a judge and expect the judge to believe that
U.S. District court orders SSA to provide correspondence in alternative formats for the blind or visually impaired
As reported on the NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives) website, “a federal judge in the northern California district has ruled that SSA
California reduces SSI payment again in October 2009
As those of you already on SSI already know, your SSI monthly amount was reduced in October 2009. The California state legislature has made a
SSA to soon grant attorneys access to claimants’ electronic hearing folders
One of the most interesting presentations I attended at the NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives) conference in San Francisco was a presentation
Ten tips for winning your Social Security Disability case in federal court
I am currently attending the NOSSCR (National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives’) conference in San Francisco. I am going to write posts this week
How can I prove I am disabled if I cannot get treatment because I can’t afford it?
One of the difficulties indigent claimants face is proving that they are disabled when they have not sought out medical treatment. It is a vicious
It helps to be local
My client has not received her retroactive payment. I have been trying to reach a representative at the Social Security office in San Francisco. (
