Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)

The Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) program was enacted by Congress on 2 December 2002. The CRSC program provides compensation for eligible MILITARY retirees with combat-related disabilities. The Army CRSC program is operated by the Army...read more

Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP)

The objective of DVOP is to develop jobs and job training opportunities for disabled and other veterans. read more

Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities

Each state receives money to help parents identify if their infant or toddler (birth through age two) is disabled. If a child is found to be experiencing any sort of developmental delay (cognitive, physical, communication, social, emotional or...read more

Federal Retiree Benefits

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers Federal Retirees and retirement-eligible Federal Employees an online site to find general and personal information about retirement benefits, and to make changes concerning federal annuity payments....read more

Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind

Independent living services for older blind persons aims to support individuals aged 55 or older, whose recent visual impairment makes competitive employment extremely difficult to obtain, but for whom independent living goals are feasible. The goal...read more

Independent Living State Grants for Individuals with Disabilities

This program offers formula grants to states for one or more of the following purposes: To provide resources to statewide independent living councils (SILCs)To provide independent living (IL) services to individuals with significant disabilities To...read more

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation

Enacted in 1927, the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA) compensates for lost wages, medical benefits, and rehabilitation services to longshore, harbor and other maritime workers who are injured during their employment or who...read more

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability

The National Center of Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is an on-line resource for research and practice information in the area of health promotion and physical activity for persons with disabilities. The goal of NCPAD is to help reduce the...read more

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress administers a free national library program of braille and recorded materials for blind and physically handicapped persons who are unable to read or use...read more

National Limb Loss Information Center

The National Limb Loss Information Center is located at the Amputee Coalition of America in Knoxville, TN. The Center encompasses three major project areas: 1) Operation of a national clearinghouse to disseminate educational materials and...read more