[Blindtlk] Inquiry

[Ron Poire]

Being blind, means you would qualify for SSDI.
Check it out with Jim McCarthy at the national center, or go to www.ssa.gov 
and look for things related to blindness.  It's a huge website, so be 
patient.

Ron Poire


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "trishs" <slosser at metrocast.net>
To: <support at hockeyinfoworld.com>; "NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List" 
<blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 6:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Inquiry


> My suggestion is to start with a rehab worker, because, being blind 
> automatically gets you SSI.  There is a program having to do with "pass to 
> work" which will still provide SSI payments to you depending on your 
> earnings.  Who ever told you you can't get SSI is giving you the 
> run-around.  I apologize if I'm wrong, but, I don't think I am, although, 
> there could be some loop-hole where you started out working and then 
> applied instead of the other way around, but, the fact that you're blind 
> still remains the same.  Look into it.
>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>From: Darryn Rasmussen <support at hockeyinfoworld.com
>>To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
>>Date sent: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:13:07 -0800 (PST)
>>Subject: [Blindtlk] Inquiry
>
>>TO anyone that can answer my question.  To summerize I am Legally
> blind 32yld that has a job at Target and work about 20hours a week and 
> don't really make enough to survive.  I am not able to apply for SSI 
> because they say I work so I am not eligable to apply for it.  I have to 
> not be able to work to be able to apply.  My question is there anywhere 
> that I can get Income help that can help me monthly and able to afford 
> rent and all my bills.  It would be great if I can get help.  Thank you.
>
>>Darryn
>
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