[blindlaw] SSDI

[Aimee Harwood]

Yes but I am also interested in talking to Parnell or whomever about setting up a PASS to put money away for law school. 

Aimee

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> On Jun 23, 2014, at 6:23 PM, Steven Johnson via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> The SSDI is a federal program and one can apply anywhere.  If you don't have
> work credits and would only be eligible for SSI, this won't change too much
> either as you can apply in the state in which you reside, and transfer the
> federal portion of the benefit once you move.  However, the SSI is also a
> Federal program, and many of the States provide supplements to the Federal
> benefit.  Most states have some sort of a DBS or Disability Benefit
> Specialist program, and in many cases, a WIPA or Work Incentive and Planning
> Assistance Program. I believe it is always very appropriate to provide
> various options to individuals.
> 
> HTH,
> Steve
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindlaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jordan
> Richardson via blindlaw
> Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 8:28 AM
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> Subject: [blindlaw] SSDI
> 
> Hi,
> 
> In August I will begin my law school career at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
> When it comes to finances like paying for school and other expenses, what
> would you recommend regarding applying for SSDI?  How would this work going
> from Minnesota to Illinois?  Would I merely give the agency my Chicago
> address and tell them when I will be there?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jordan Richardson
> 
> Jordan Richardson
> Community Corps Member
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