My girlfriend who is disabled thinks I should be able to collect money from the goverment because I am dyslexic. She tells me it is a disability and I can collect money for it. She thinks I should because I am having trouble finding work because of my dyslexia.
I also am hard of hearing and may become deaf one day. She says I could collect disability for that too, that I don't have to be deaf that hard of hearing would suffice. She also told me I might be able to get a free videophone because I am hard of hearing, they normally cost $200.
2007-09-20 02:49:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ People with Disabilities
How does being dyslexic or hard of hearing impact your ability to work and support yourself and how does it impact your daily living?
Just because you have a diagnosis of something doesn't mean that you can get disability. You have to provide documentation (from your doctors) as to how your condition makes you unable to work and care for yourself. Social security may also require you to undergo testing with doctors from a list they provide.
A lot of people who are dyslexic and hard of hearing lead productive lives and are able to support themselves. If you need modifications in order to do your job such as a telephone with volume control or hearing aides then you might be entitled to some help to get those and you should contact your local health department or rehabilitative services.
2007-09-20 04:45:50 · answer #1 · answered by junebug 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I'm dyslexic and I have been able to overcome it. I have a job. I graduated from college and am working on a Masters. Teachers told my parents that I would never make it to college. My mom wouldn't hear it. I was lucky to have a teacher that worked with me and believed in me. My brothers were not nearly as lucky. I don't know if you could collect. It certainly is worth checking into. What jobs are you interested in? Is it possible that you can get into some job training programs to expand your skill set? That might help you with getting a job. One of my brother is also hard of hearing. That is a big reason he had trouble in school. He missed a lot of what was being said because of his hearing problem. He is working in IT now and has an Associates degree. He is making more than I am. I'm 4 years older and have more education. He is a very hard-worker though and knows a ton about computers. He is a highly sought after guy now.
2007-09-20 03:00:13 · answer #2 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Under certain circumstances these could be considered disabilities, but I think you would be far better off to find employment if you can.
You might qualify for Social Security disability income or SSI if a medical determination is made that these will keep you from working. I would suggest instead that you look into rehab programs that lead to employment. You will always make more money and feel better about yourself if you can be employable.
2007-09-21 12:54:52 · answer #3 · answered by Warren D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it took me a little over three years to get disability, the process is turtle slow, Very hard to get. If you are working while you application is being reviewed, they will tell you that you can work and therefor not disabled.
If you try to get on it, have as much money as you can saved up and use the services of a disability attorney.
The federal government gives the states a lot of power in there process of decision making, so it varies from state to state.
2007-09-20 03:04:46 · answer #4 · answered by Ricky H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, a learning disability dose not qualify you. Nor should your being hard of hearing. Just look for jobs that don't require your hearing. There are people that are totally deaf and can still work, even teaching others.
The limitations of the handicapped is that of what others put against them. So don't let others try and make you into something less than you are. And don't try to do it to yourself either, just because someone else wants you to. Live.
2007-09-20 08:19:30 · answer #5 · answered by geessewereabove 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's very possible. What you need to do is this:
Ask your doctor(s) and/or counsellor to write a letter documenting your disabilty(s). Then go to ssa.gov (Social security) and get the number to contact them and set up an appointment to apply for disability. The site also has a lot of information.
Also--contact your state Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. They have job training, counselling, and placement programs, as well as financial aid to go to college or a technical school if you qualify.
Good luck! :)
2007-09-20 09:08:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Foster Daughter received S.S.I. for being dyslexic she can hardly read. she was unable to get beyond 8th grade. She is no longer receiving S.S.I. because she is married to a man who owns his own business.
I am not sure how disabled you are with your hearing. If you need to use sign language to communicate then I would think that yes, you could receive S.S.I. for that as well. Yes the Government will help you with the cost of the phone as I know two women who have one and they didn't have to pay for them. Please don't take what some of these people are saying they are insensitive to your disabilities because they can't see beyond their little world. Please apply for S.S.I. and don't listen to people who have no idea what you are going through. You may be turned down time and time again. But please appeal! Don't give up!
2007-09-20 03:32:57 · answer #7 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
my wife is dyslexic and cant read and write well at all she is a bit hyper and has a hard time get along with regular people she is 56 years old and worked a no skill labor job for 29 years she is retired from that job now can she get her social security was having stress related cezers that have now went away
2015-05-31 17:39:06 · answer #8 · answered by lewis 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of these people have no idea what they are talking about! Maybe you had help typing your question.They think they know what it is like to have your problems. Try for the S.S.I. if you are having a hard time. You won't receive much. But it would be better than nothing. I am not sure about the videophone but you may be able to get a phone for the hard of hearing.
2007-09-21 17:47:39 · answer #9 · answered by pkvan 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, no , and no.
You do not get benefits unless your dyslexia is so severe you are unemployable - even at a minimum wage job. Having a hard time getting a job is different than you being unable to do a job and are so unemployable.
You do not get benefits for being hard of hearing. You MIGHT get them if you were deaf. You have to have the kind of deafness that is unable to be helped by hearing aids and it makes you unable to make sense of ordinary speech.
Unless you use American sign language as your primary means of communication and plan to use a signing relay operator to make phone calls - you cannot get a free videophone.
Work harder at finding a job.
2007-09-20 14:25:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋