American Disability Action Group

09/23/2024

Here at Social Security, we constantly work to ease the administrative burdens on workers and customers by streamlining our processes, such as removing wet s...

05/28/2024

Check out our blog! It has a lot of information regarding SSI and SSDI benefits.

The American Disability Action Group blog. Visit this page for the latest information on SSDI and VA benefits.

05/27/2024

05/24/2024

Our office will be closed Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. We wish everyone a safe holiday weekend.

05/23/2024

🌈 Support For After The Storm🌈

If recent disasters have disrupted your life, Disaster SNAP benefits can offer the help you need to stay nourished and healthy.

Click the link to see if you qualify and learn how to apply today!
👉 https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/newsroom/2024/may/comm05172024.html

05/22/2024

Universal NPO list
Call 211 or visit 211.org
 Offers assistance with crisis, emergencies and disasters, food, health, housing and utilities,
human trafficking, jobs and employment, reentry, veterans.
 Accessible 24/7/365
 180 Languages
 Confidential

Salvation Army
 Offers assistance with disaster survivors, holidays, shelter, hunger, poverty, addiction,
unemployment, families, human trafficking, veterans, elderly, domestic abuse, teaching
children, back to school.
 Salvationarmyusa.org
o Need your City, State or zip code for local office.

NeedHelpPayingBills.com
 Offers assistance with rent/mortgage, utility bills, food, medical, dental, disability, debt
assistance, seasonal living expenses, transportation, legal assistance, extra income, budgeting,
emergency loans.
 After selecting your state you will be provided with a list of organizations to help you find relief.

Local Churches
 Offer assistance to local community depending on need and funding. Likely to assist with utility
and nutritional needs. May also inquire about mortgage/rent assistance.
o Locate churches near you please provide city and state to
https://www.churchfinder.com/

Red Cross
 Offers assistance in disaster relief, blood donation, training and certification for health and
safety, international services, military families.
 Redcross.org
o Click the “Get Help” button at the top right of the screen and choose the best option for
your circumstance.

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)
 https://liheappm.acf.hhs.gov/navigator
 Offers assistance with energy costs
 Choose “Get Help with Energy Costs” quick link
o Download application
o Find local LIHEAP office
o Contact Us

Catholic Charities
 Offers assistance with affordable housing, immigrant and refugee services, integrated health,
food and nutrition, social enterprise initiatives, advocacy and social policy initiatives, disaster
services, foundational services, leadership development.
 Catholiccharities.org
 Click the “Find Help” tab and enter zip code for local office information

Food Banks
 Offer assistance in grocery and nutrition needs.
 https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank -

Second Harvest Food Bank
o Enter local zip code to find food banks
 https://www.foodpantries.org/
o Select state, then select city
o Will provide a list of organizations in the area

Local Health Department
 Offers assistance with medical needs, health education, and examinations.
 https://www.naccho.org/membership/lhd-directory
o Select state and county

Meals on Wheels
 Offers nutritional assistance to seniors.
 https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/
o Select “Find Meals”
o Enter zip code
o Nearby agencies’ contact information is provided

Local Libraries
 Free access to internet and information
Hardest Hit Fund
 Offers potential assistance mortgage assistance for homeowners.
 For information please visit https://www.treasury.gov/initiatives/financial-stability/TARPPrograms/housing/hhf/Pages/default.aspx
 https://www.makinghomeaffordable.gov/need-help/Pages/need-help-options-hhf.aspx
o Please visit your state for eligibility
o Choose “Mortgage Assistance Options” to explore what options you have based on
your situation

Goodwill
 Offers employment/career advice and assistance.
 https://www.goodwill.org/
o Choose “Jobs & Training” tab
 Select best option for your situation
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
 Offers nutrition benefits and assistance.
 https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
o Choose “Programs”
 Provides an additional list of nutritional assistance programs for struggling
families.
o To apply please visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/state-directory
 Choose the appropriate state
 Will provide contact information and application for your state
WIC
 USDA food and nutrition service specifically for women, infants, and children
 Visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic for more infomation
 A list of state contact information is provided at https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/toll-freenumbers-wic-state-agencies or visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/contacts?f[0]=program%3A32 for
the state office information.

04/08/2024

Being in the heart of Arkansas, we got to watch the total eclipse today! What a fun moment for our office!! Too bad the pics didn’t come out well through glasses and lens.

04/08/2024

https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/solar-eclipse-eye-safety

Staring at the sun for even a short time without wearing the right eye protection can damage your retina permanently. It can even cause blindness. There is only one safe way to look directly at the su

03/18/2024

03/13/2024

WE ARE HIRING!
What we are looking for:
Case Manager / Paralegal

Skelton & Stevens is in search of a skilled individual that can handle large caseload as it relates to social security disability matters. This role is geared towards applicants who can work within a fast-paced environment, things happen quickly and continuously. You may find yourself moving from one task to another without much time in between or juggling multiple duties at the same time.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Interact with attorneys, outside agencies, and clients.

· Research using various electronic search tools and the management of various database platforms.

· Attention to detail and daily ability to multitask.

· Responsible for intake

· Completing applications

· Obtaining and reviewing medical records

· Preparing and filing appeals.

· Fully support the factual research of each case, organization of documents and files, and coordination with clients

Requirements:

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail

· Ability to critical think and use analytical skills.

· Ability to work as part of a team and individually.

· Willingness to learn and be ambitious.

· Ability to juggle concurrent projects.

· Excellent time management skills

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday

We offer a relaxed work environment, great scheduling, and paid time off.

Busy Disability and Bankruptcy practice. Growing business with room for advancement