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Social Security Disability, and Autism - EDATV News
Coincident with recognition of World Autism Day (April 2nd), the Social Security Administration has reemphasized its commitment to disability benefits to people with autism. Social Security actually has two different disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The former (SSDI) is a program which provides benefits to disabled workers, and the latter (SSI) provides disability benefits to children and disabled or aged adults with very limited resources. Both programs have specific eligibility requirements which can include autism. In the case of SSDI, the disability must be severe enough to prevent the person from working or performing “substantial gainful activity.” And, in the case of SSI, the eligibility requirements include the person having very few assets and very little income.
Social Security has shown a continuous commitment to people on the autism spectrum and their families. It actively participates in interagency committees such as the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) and the Federal Interagency Workgroup on Autism (FIWA). The goal is to improve the policies and programs that affect this community. as discussed in this EDATV.News article by Miguel Cuartas. Click here to read more.