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Paul McChesney (Admin)

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Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2002 - 4:50 pm:

She might be eligible for SSI if she is sufficiently impaired and if her parents don't make too much money.

Once she turns 18, her parent's income does not count against her and she should try again if that disqualifies her at present.

She should also try desparately to get the sort of education that would not require her to perform physical exertion, if she is able to handle such education.

Minimal earnings by someone who is young can often lead to eligibility for Social Security Disability, which is in some ways superior to SSI. It is important for someone with disabilies who can work a little to do so, get the earnings on her record, and thereby qualify. Often, someone who cannot perform a full time job can still have modest earnings, if the family is ingenious enough.

I will discuss attorneys by email.

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