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 Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the next webinar in its free series for social service providers: Applying for Social Security Disability or SSI:  What Social Service Providers Need to Know

The webinar will take place on Thursday, July 26 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.  This webinar will be at a beginner to intermediate level.

The presenter is Linda Rothnagel, Prairie State's Director of Training.  The webinar will address the following questions:

* What is Social Security's definition of disability?

* What kind of proof is needed to show that someone is disabled?

* What are the application and appeal steps?

* Why does it take so long for clients to be approved for benefits?

* Why are my clients turned down for benefits even when they seem to be very disabled?

* What can I do to help my clients be approved for benefits?

* If my client is turned down, is it better to appeal or to reapply?

* Should my client have an attorney for her disability case?

* What should I know about SSI benefits for children?

* Once someone is approved for disability, will he receive benefits forever?

 
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/610554166

If you have questions about this program, or questions you would like the presenter to address, contact Gail Walsh (gwalsh@pslegal.org) or Linda Rothnagel (lrothnagel@pslegal.org).