Document related to Disability Assistance are grouped below:

Legal Education

  Age Discrimination Act of 1975 - It is the purpose of this chapter to prohibit discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance.  

  Americans with Disabilities Act & People Living with HIV/AIDS - Persons with HIV disease, both symptomatic and asymptomatic, have physical impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities and are, therefore, protected by the law.  

  Guide To Disability Rights Laws - This guide provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities.  

  Health & Human Services Discrimination: Persons w/HIV Infection or AIDS - Federal aws that prohibit discrimination by health care and human service providers include Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ("Section 504"), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA").  

  How Can I Resolve Benefits Disputes? - If you have a problem with receiving benefits, you have a right to ask for a state hearing.  

  Ohio's Disability Services - The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) offers a wide range of services to persons with disabilities.  

  Section 109 of Title I of the Housing & Community Development Act - Section 109 provides that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with Federal financial assistance.  

  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - No otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States, shall, solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.  

  Social Security Benefits For People With Disabilities - Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you if you are "insured" meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.  

  Wage Garnishment - This booklet from the Ohio State Legal Services Association introduces wage garnishment and discusses when it is appropriate to challenge and avoid it. 

  Ohio Application for Public Assistance - This is a link to Ohio's application to request Ohio Works First, Disability Assistance, Refugee Cash, Medical and Food Stamp benefits.  

  Connect Me Ohio - Disability Services - This is an accessible web site for Ohio consumers, caregivers and providers who are looking for up-to-date information about programs and services for people with disabilities, no matter how old they are or where they live.  

  Disability Info.gov - DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with quick and easy access to the information they need.  

  Ohio County Job and Family Services Agencies - The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services manages childrens services in the state of Ohio. Use this site to find your county job and family service agency.  

  There is Financial Help Available to You - A public benefits guide for independent youth experiencing homelessness in Ohio. 

Find additional information in these related topics within the Ohio Law Library:

 Earned Income Tax Credit
 Ohio Works First
 WIC
 Child Care
 Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC)
 Food Stamps
 Social Security
 Unemployment Compensation
 Veterans Benefits

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