Disability Law - Online Resources and Forms
Apply Online For Social Security Disability Benefits
Online Application for Social Security Disability Benefits
Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST)
This resource from the Social Security Administration allows you to use the Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) to find what Social Security benefits you may be eligible to receive. It is NOT an application for benefits. Answer a few questions to see if you qualify for benefits right now. How long it'll take: 10 minutes or less
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government whose mission is to increase citizen access to benefit information, while reducing the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government. It is a free, online confidential tool that helps you find government benefits you may be eligible to receive. Use the benefit finder tool or search by category to learn which benefits you and your family may be eligible for and learn how to apply for what you qualify for.
Federal Court Finder
Find a federal court location by location or court name, including appellate, district, bankruptcy, probation and pretrial office, or federal defender organization. Each District Court has its own local forms which are generally available on the Court website.
Filing a Charge of Employment Discrimination - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
If you believe that you have been discriminated against at work because of your race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information, you can file a Charge of Discrimination. A charge of discrimination is a signed statement asserting that an employer, union or labor organization engaged in employment discrimination. It requests EEOC to take remedial action. This page offers a description of the process to be followed to file a charge of employment discrimination with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Online Services: Social Security Administration
This webpage of the Social Security Administration described the online services available from Social Security including apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online. The page allows you to create a My Social Security account. you can use to check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas), print a benefit verification letter, and more – from anywhere and from any of your devices!
PAHousingSearch.com
This is a free resource from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency and other Commonwealth partners to help you find a home that fits your needs and budget. Property providers can list available apartments or homes at any time, which means the listings are current. The web site lets you define what you want in your next living space, and then it does all the research – presenting you with the relevant housing vacancies that best fit your parameters in the community where you want to live.
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Website
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) enforces state laws that prohibit discrimination. In general, Pennsylvania law prohibits discrimination based on race; color; religious creed; ancestry; age (40 and over); sex; national origin; familial status (only in housing); disability; the use, handling, or training of support or guide animals for disability; or retaliation. The PHRC can help you file discrimination complaints in education, employment, housing & commercial property, and public accommodation. Foreign language versions of the website are available using the "Translate" button link on the English page.
Persons with Disabilities Parking Placard and Registration Plate Eligibility Requirements
Information from the PA Department of Transportation about the eligibility requirements for persons with disabilities parking placards and registration plates. Application forms are also available here.
Persons with Disability Parking Placard/Plates - Frequently Asked Questions
Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation about special parking privileges and registration rights for persons with disabilities related to the operation and ownership of vehicles.
Report Housing Discrimination - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
If you believe your rights may have been violated, you are encouraged to report housing discrimination. Because there are time limits on when an allegation can be filed with HUD after an alleged violation, you should report housing discrimination as soon as possible. When reporting housing discrimination, please provide as much information as possible. This webpage from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides options for reporting discrimination, including an online form.