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  1. An Introduction to Charting LifeCourse
  2. An Introduction to Indiana's Medicaid Waiver Program
  3. An Introduction to Transition to Adulthood
  4. Life Beyond the School Bell - Post Secondary Options for Students with Disabilities
  5. An Introduction to Guardianship and Alternatives
  6. An In Depth Look at Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship
  7. Supported Decision Making in Services
  8. An Introduction to Applying for SSI and SSDI
  9. The Road to SSI - An In Depth Look at the Application and Appeals Process
  10. An Introduction to Steps to Employment
  11. Transition from School to Work - Erskine Green Training Institute
  12. Preparing for Successful Employment
  13. Low Cost No Cost Technology
  14. Planning for the Future with a Special Needs Trust
  15. Working Toward Independence
Steps to Independence The Road to SSI – An In Depth Look at the Application and Appeals Process
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The Road to SSI – An In Depth Look at the Application and Appeals Process

October 11, 2021

Many individuals with disabilities apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) through the Social Security Administration when they become adults.  However, this process is more complex than many people realize.

In this lesson you will learn:

  • How the disability determination process works
  • The types of information individuals can and should provide to thoroughly document their disability
  • How to use this information to gather appropriate documentation for the Social Security appeals process