Archive: COVID-Squared Away Blogs
When COVID swept in, the U.S. Social Security Administration responded quickly and closed its field offices on March 27, 2020. They remained closed for two full years, largely eliminating the option to apply in-person for federal disability benefits. So what did people who needed to apply do instead, and how did the closings affect t…
People with disabilities make all kinds of purchases most workers never need. They might have to buy a wheelchair, build an access ramp, or take cabs because they can’t drive. People with hearing, vision or speech disabilities use electronic or computerized assistive devices and software. Some need home health aides, and many spend more on…
