DLA is a benefit for children and adults up to the age of 64. You can claim DLA whether you are in work, out of work or studying. You can claim DLA if you need support to communicate, or if you have mobility problems as a result of hearing loss or physical limitations. These are called the "care component" and "mobility component" of DLA. DLA is not means-tested, so it doesn't matter if your income or savings are high.

Attendance Allowance (AA) is a tax-free benefit for people aged 65 and over who have a disability and who need help with personal care or supervision. If you are deaf, you can claim AA if you need help or support to communicate. You may also get AA if you have care or supervision needs because you have other disabilities. For more details, see our factsheet "Attendance Allowance - information for deaf and hard of hearing people".back to top

Housing is arranged and paid for by The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. Amenities such as cable, Internet, and long distance telephone may not be included.

DLA is designed to help those people with severe disabilities to be better able to look after themselves. The two components (care and mobility) for disability living allowance are intended to cover all aspects of the ways which in which people may be affected by disability. Attendance Allowance is paid to people over the age of 65 who need help with personal care or who need a lot of looking after.

Both are universal benefits- it doesn't matter whether you are rich or poor- you get paid according to your needs You don't have to obtain a doctor's report when you apply although self-reporting does mean that some people understate their needs

Some of the terms used in the criteria are imprecise and can lead to confusion ("virtually unable to walk" "for the purpose of watching over you" etc). Access to decent information about DLA is hard to locate- most of the published stuff is either simplistic or overly dense and wordy.

The amount of money you receive for a Service Connected Disability retirement is 50% of your final average compensation or your service retirement allowance, whichever is greater. The amount of money you receive for a Non-Service Connected Disability retirement is based on your age and how many years you have contributed to ACERA. It is generally equal to one-third of your final compensation and depends on your age and years of service.

Another name for this is Salary Packaging. Salary Packaging is a process where you, the employee, can gain access to potential tax saving benefits with the aim to increase your take home salary. This has to be approved by your employer.

I would talk to an attorney before filing, but you can file yourself, too. As soon as you become disabled, and are working erratically or not working, you may apply for disability at any Social Security office. You may also apply by phone. The best way to start is to call 1-800-772-1213. Most people who are comfortable writing answers find that a telephone appointment is the easiest way to file. If you are not comfortable with a lot of writing, set an appointment to apply in person.

Yes of course. There are a number of students with a disability studying at the University. The Disability Resource Centre and the College system will ensure you receive the support that you require. More information about the support available and things that you should consider when applying can be found at: www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/life/support.html#disability

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long as you have sufficient income to cover repayments on your new computer, there's no reason why you can't apply today for a new system. All you need to do is fill in an application online, give us a call or drop by and we'll do the rest. Austudy or casual employment income may be all you need to take home a new computer today.

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Families do not need to complete a Hillsborough Choice application for their child to attend their attendance area school. Please contact the school directly for registration information.

Once your application is submitted to the Social Security office, it is first reviewed there, to see if you meet the non disability requirements for benefits like income and resources, for SSI applicants, and sufficient earnings, for Social Security disability applicants. If you're a family member applying for benefits, they'll confirm your relationship to the worker.

Yes, but you must be able to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. In addition, some Community Correctional Services offices may not be suited to staff with some disabilities due to access restrictions. <<Back to top