Other Disability Issues
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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and resources about Other Disability Issues in Pennsylvania.
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Prisoners' Rights Handbook
A handbook from the Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project which provides an overview of the rights of prisoners. [PDF] Content Detail
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Special Needs Trust
Northwestern Legal Services provides an overview of what a Special Needs Trust is, who needs one, and how to get one. Read More
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Apply For SSI, Survivors Or Family Benefits from the Social Security Administration
This provides links to online applications for SSI, Survivors Or Family Benefits from the Social Security Administration. Content Detail
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The role of a representative payee
Information on the duties and responsibilities of a Representative Payee appointed by the Social Security Administration to receive Social Security or SSI benefits for anyone who can’t manage or direct the management of their benefits. Content Detail
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Applying for Personal Care Service for Children with Disabilities
Through this fact sheet, Disability Rights Pennsylvania seeks to provide you with some background about personal care services and some practical information on how you can apply for such services [PDF] Content Detail
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Continuation of Health Coverage - COBRA
Information from the United States Department of Labor about the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), a federal program that provides the right to continued health care coverage for people who lose their benefits under certain circumstances. Content Detail
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Disability.gov
Comprehensive online federal government resource specifically designed to provide people with disabilities information from across the government. Content Detail
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Disability Rights Pennsylvania Publications
Publications from Disability Rights Pennsylvania on a variety of disability-related issues. Content Detail
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Family Medical Leave Act
Information about the Family Medical Leave Act from Disability Rights Pennsylvania. [PDF] Content Detail
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Financial Power of Attorney
This publication from the Disability Rights Pennsylvania provides general information about powers of attorney. [PDF] Content Detail
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Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Programs: A Manual for Consumers and Advocates in Southwestern PA
This manual from the Pennsylvania Health Law Project focuses on the Waiver programs currently available in Southwestern PA to adults with physical, sensory, and/or developmental disabilities; however, basic information about the various Waivers applies statewide. The intent of this manual is to help consumers, family members, providers, and advocates understand the various options available and help them navigate the system (from applying to the programs to actually accessing services under a Waiver). [PDF] Content Detail
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Inmate Rights under the ADA (PDF)
This brochure from Disability Rights Pennsylvania is designed to provide general answers to a few commonly-asked questions about how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to inmates. [PDF] Content Detail
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PA Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program
Overview of programs from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue including information on property tax relief; rebate estimate calculator; commonly asked questions; as well as downloadable forms and instruction booklet. Claimants or spouses 65 years of age or older; widows or widowers 50 years of age or older; and permanently disabled 18 years of age or older may qualify. Content Detail
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Private Disability Insurance
This fact sheet from the Disability Rights Pennsylvania contains general information about private disability insurance. [PDF] Content Detail
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Protection From Abuse (PDF)
This fact sheet from the Disability Rights Pennsylvania offers a brief overview of the Protection From Abuse Act. Content Detail
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