Other National Resources

With BEC on your team, you will understand the intricacies and complexities of the Disability Benefits System

Americans with Disabilities Act

Benefits Assistance

Virginia Commonwealth University provides benefits updates on Deeming for

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) at their Benefits Assistance Resource Center

Documenting for Disability

A "must read" for providers and people with disabilities. Written by Health Care for the Homeless Clinicians’ Network National Health Care for the Homeless Council in September 2007

The Eldercare Locator

At this website, people with Medicare can be directed to local Area Agencies on Aging and other community resources that can provide assistance either in person or by phone.

E-LAWS Advisors

An interactive e-tool providing employment laws assistance for workers and small businesses.

Ergonomics for Farm Workers

A publication by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Federal Poverty Level (Search by Year) - Human Health & Services (HHS)

Often used to determine program eligibility.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Independent Living Center Directory

A directory of Independent Living Centers in all 50 states.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)

NAELA is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families.

National Disability Rights Network

National Farm Worker Ministry

An inter-faith organization supporting farm workers.

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Projects (WIPA)

Social Security Administration provides a list of agencies in each state that offer disability benefit planning and assistance services to consumers. WIPA was formerly knows as Benefits, Planning, Assistance and Outreach (BPAO).