According to a new definition of autism put out by the American Psychiatric Association, it may be more difficult for some with the disorder to be diagnosed. The new criteria could also make it harder for those in Georgia and elsewhere with autism to get Social...
Month: January 2012
More rural residents relying on SSDI
According to a recent study, more and more rural citizens in Georgia and elsewhere in the United States are relying on Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. This also comes at a time when unemployment remains high, and budget-conscious lawmakers are worried...
Woman with spinal condition struggles for SSDI
The number of Americans receiving disability benefits has increased in the past five years. Some with disabilities, however, are still waiting. Most applications for Social Security Disability Insurance are denied, and many are denied three times before they get an...
Struggling with a disability can make for financial distress
A disability can change a person's life without warning. Whether caused by an accident or the sudden onset of a disease or illness, having a disability impacts a person's health, finances and livelihood.One 48-year-old man went to work one day in July, but that day...
Unemployed turning to SSDI
The future of Social Security disability benefits has made headlines recently, many exclaiming that the Social Security Trust Fund will run out of money within a decade. According to experts, the sluggish economy is playing a greater role in draining the trust fund...
Woman with MS tries to be independent
A 54-year-old woman spends most of her time at home. She lives in a second-floor apartment, and because of her multiple sclerosis she can't go down the stairs on her own. The situation is likely all too familiar to many Georgia residents struggling with the same...