Non-Discrimination in Federally Assisted and Conducted Programs (On the Basis of Disability)

The program is designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. read more

Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights

The Program of Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights provides grants for states to support systems for protection and advocacy for the rights of individuals with disabilities who are ineligible for services from the Protection and Advocacy...read more

Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits

This benefit is paid to people who meet the following requirements: Have earned enough Social Security credits Are unable to work because of a disability that has lasted or will last for at least 12 months or end in death. read more

Special Education - Grants to States

A free and appropriate public special education is available in all states for all eligible children and youth identified with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Services are provided, at no cost to parents,...read more

Special Education - National Activities - Parent Information Centers

The Special Education Parent Training and Information (PTI) Centers Program ensures that children with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities:

Receive training and information on their rights and protections under the Individuals...read more

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

To qualify for this benefit program, you must meet the following requirements: Be at least age 65 Be blind or disabled Have limited income and assets Meet additional requirements read more

Tax Help for People with Disabilities

The program provides tax relief for disabled individual taxpayers. read more

The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA)

The EEOICPA includes two separate benefit programs: Part B and Part E. Part B of the EEOICPA provides eligible employees or survivors with lump-sum compensation up to $150,000, and pays medical expenses for accepted conditions. Part B also provides...read more

The National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System

The National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System (NEFRLS) helps reunite families separated by a disaster. It allows displaced individuals to register and provide information about their current location and situation, and then allows them...read more

TRIO Student Support Services

The Student Support Services (SSS) program provides support services to low-income students, first generation college students, and disabled students enrolled in post-secondary education programs. Eligible students may receive (among other services)...read more