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Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Assistive Technology Act Programs
The Assistive Technology Act funds a program in every state and territory to increase access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services for individuals with disabilities of all ages and disability types. State AT programs offer device demonstration centers, short-term device loan programs, device reutilization programs that redistribute pre-owned equipment at little or no cost, and alternative financing programs with low-interest loans to help people purchase AT. No single application or income threshold applies nationally — services vary by state program.
Administration for Community Living, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Independent Living Centers
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit organizations providing services and advocacy that help people with any type of significant disability live independently. The four core services are information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, and individual and systems advocacy. With over 400 CILs nationwide, additional services often include benefits counseling, transition assistance from institutions or nursing homes, housing support, employment help, and assistive technology guidance.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicaid HCBS Waivers
Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers allow states to provide long-term services and supports to people with disabilities and older adults in their homes and communities as an alternative to institutional care. Covered services vary by state waiver and may include personal care, respite care, adult day services, supported employment, home modifications, specialized therapies, and case management. Because each state designs its own waiver programs, eligibility rules, available services, and enrollment caps differ significantly across states.
Social Security Administration
Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)
PASS allows SSI recipients to set aside income or resources for a defined period to pursue a specific work goal — such as education, vocational training, or starting a business — without those funds reducing SSI benefits or counting toward the resource limit. An approved PASS plan documents the work goal, the steps and timeline to achieve it, and the expenses to be set aside. A free PASS specialist at SSA reviews and approves plans collaboratively with the applicant.
Social Security Administration
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
SSDI provides monthly income replacement to workers who become disabled and can no longer engage in substantial gainful activity due to a medically determinable impairment. Benefit amounts are based on lifetime earnings and Social Security contributions. Applicants must have sufficient work credits and a qualifying disability expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.
Social Security Administration
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
SSI provides monthly cash assistance to elderly, blind, or disabled individuals with very limited income and resources to help cover basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. Benefit amounts are determined by the federal benefit rate minus countable income. Eligibility is based on financial need rather than work history, with strict income and asset limits.
Social Security Administration
Ticket to Work
The Ticket to Work program helps Social Security disability beneficiaries (SSDI and SSI recipients) explore employment by connecting them with approved Employment Networks and state Vocational Rehabilitation agencies that provide free career counseling, job placement assistance, and ongoing support services. Participation lets beneficiaries test their ability to work while keeping benefits protections in place during an initial trial period. The program is voluntary and open to beneficiaries between ages 18 and 64.
Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Traumatic Brain Injury State Grant Program
The TBI State Grant Program funds states and territories to develop and improve systems of services and support for individuals who have sustained a traumatic brain injury and their families. Funded activities include needs assessments, creating or expanding TBI registries, coordinating rehabilitation and long-term community services, and expanding specialized TBI programs. States use funds to fill gaps in existing service systems and improve access to care, rehabilitation, and community support for TBI survivors of all ages.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Disability Compensation
VA Disability Compensation provides tax-free monthly payments to veterans who have a physical or mental health condition connected to their military service, with payment amounts determined by the combined VA disability rating (10% to 100%). Veterans may claim multiple service-connected conditions, each rated individually and combined into a single overall disability rating using VA's combined ratings formula. Eligible veterans may also receive additional compensation for dependents, special monthly compensation for severe disabilities such as loss of limb or blindness, and priority access to VA health care.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Pension with Aid and Attendance
VA Veterans Pension is a needs-based benefit providing monthly payments to wartime veterans with limited income and net worth who are permanently and totally disabled or aged 65 and older. The Aid and Attendance enhanced benefit offers additional monthly payments to pension recipients who need help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, or eating, or who are in a nursing home or assisted living facility. The Housebound benefit provides a smaller allowance for veterans substantially confined to their home due to a permanent disability.
Social Security Administration
WIPA — Work Incentives Planning and Assistance
WIPA provides free benefits counseling from certified Community Work Incentive Coordinators (CWICs) to Social Security disability beneficiaries who are working or considering work, helping them understand how employment affects their SSDI, SSI, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits. CWICs prepare detailed Benefits Summary and Analysis reports so beneficiaries can make informed decisions about returning to work without fear of prematurely losing health coverage or income benefits. Services are delivered through a national network of WIPA projects funded by SSA at no cost to the beneficiary.