The SSA abandoned proposed changes that would have made it harder for people with disabilities, especially older workers, to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance after strong advocacy and public pressure.
This resource provides a high-level outline of the impact of H.R. 1 on health care, long-term care, economic security, and civil rights of low-income older adults.
This webinar provides a comprehensive beginner's guide to SSDI/SSI federal court appeals, including essential procedural requirements and advocacy strategies.
The lawsuit alleges that recent mass staffing reductions, policies requiring individuals to seek services in person at field offices, and the elimination of critical offices within the SSA unlawfully harm Americans with disabilities and older adults who rely on Social Security services.