Social Security Guide for Children with Disabilities

Social Security Information

What Social Security Benefits Programs Are Available For My Child with A Disability? SSI SSDI
If your child or adult child has serious disabilities, they may eligible for Social Security benefits from one of several different programs. The most important of these are Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Which program might your child with special needs qualify for? Rick Smith

SSI and Low Birth Weight Preemies
Social Security - Supplemental Security Insurance financial assistance for low birth weight preemies in the NICU. Nicole Zimmerman

Is Your Child or Adult Child With Special Needs Eligible for Social Security Income - SSI?
What determines if a child (or adult child) with special needs, health impairments or disabilities qualifies for Social Security Income? Rick Smith

How Hard is it to Apply for SSI Benefits?
Encouragement for parents applying for social security benefits for their disabled adult child. Rick Smith

Keeping Track of SSI Benefits Expenses
Record keeping and money management for SSI benefits. What expenses should be tracked for Social Security Income and how to do it for your adult child. Rick Smith

Children's Disabilities and Special Needs

Book Reviews
Special Needs Books
Parenting Books
Preemie Books
Adoption Books

Special Needs Sections
ADHD/ADD
Adoption Health
Advocacy
Allergies
Asthma
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Cleft Palate
Constipation
Growth Feeding
Parenting
Prematurity
Sensory Integration
Social Security
Speech Communication
Vision Impairment

Resources
Special Needs Books
Special Needs Groups