Florida Social Security Disability

Did you know that under certain circumstances, disabled children may qualify for disability benefits?  Under the Supplemental Security Income program, a child may qualify for disability benefits from birth to the age of 18 if that child has an impairment or combination of impairments that meet the definition of disability for children AND the income and resources of the parents and the child are within the allowed limits.  There are many different considerations to be taken into account for disabled children.  If the child is in school, the Administration places great weight upon the opinions of the child’s teachers with respect to how the disability is affecting the child.  There are “domains” which are considered for various aspects of the child’s life.  These domains include interacting and relating with others; acquiring and using information; health and well-being; attending and completing tasks; moving about and manipulating objects; and caring for yourself.  In order for the child to be found disabled, he or she must have marked impairments in at least two of the domains, or an extreme impairment in one domain.  If you have questions about a disabled child, please do not hesitate to contact me at 352-629-0480 for a free consultation, or you may visit our website at www.ocalaw.com