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AoA
Awards More than $32 Million for Home and Community-Based
Services and Supports for Older Americans and Individuals
with Disabilities (Administration on Aging - 9/29/09)
HHS has announced more than $32 million to expand and support
community-based programs that help promote health, independence
and community living for older Americans, veterans and people
with disabilities.
Damages
Received on Account of Personal Physical Injuries or Physical
Sickness (IRS Reg-127270-06)
Proposed regulations relating to the exclusion from gross
income for amounts received on account of personal physical
injuries or physical sickness. The proposed regulations reflect
amendments under the Small Business Job Protection Act of
1996.
Roles
of Disabilities Ignored for Tens of Millions Experiencing
Income Poverty
Nearly half of all working age adults experiencing poverty
have a disability and more than half of household heads will
experience a period of disability by their mid-50s.
Tax
Benefits for Disabled Taxpayers (IRS - 2/6/09)
There are several tax credits and benefits available to qualifying
taxpayers with disabilities as well as to the parents of disabled
children.
Why
Are Proposed Changes Detrimental for People With Disabilities?
(National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives)
Regarding changes to Social Security Administration appeals'
process.
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