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Accessibility is mandated by the US government
As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, removal of barriers that would hinder a person with a disability from entering, functioning, and working within a facility. Required restructuring of the facility cannot cause undue hardship for the employer.

 

As defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO), a disability (resulting from an impairment) is a restriction or lack of ability to perform an activity in the manner or within the range considered normal for a human being. Disability refers to the temporary or long-term reduction of a person's capacity to function.

Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Pennsylvania disability laws or Pennsylvania social security laws? If so, contact one of our experienced Pennsylvania disability attorneys or Pennsylvania social security attorneys today!

Any disabled person in Pennsylvania unable to perform functions he or she has performed prior to a personal injury or an accident is liable to collect disability compensation. Disability compensation benefits are payments from public or private funds to a disabled person who cannot work, such as social security or workers’ compensation benefits.

 
Disability Occupational by Category of I    
 
 
Disability Occupational Illnesses Incidence rates per 10,000 full-time workers in Pennsylvania
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Source: CDC state health profiles occupational Disability
 

Living with a disability in Pennsylvania is tough. Doing simple tasks like getting out of bed, or taking your children to school can be painful and take extra amounts of time to do. But when an employer or the government fails to take the necessary steps of following the Americans with Disabilities Act, you might not be able to take care of your business. That's where a Pennsylvania disability lawyer can help.

In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed to prohibit any kind of disability discrimination in work environments. This legislature has helped thousands of Americans living with disability to obtain employment and assist those with disabilities have access to the same services as people without disabilities.

Topics and Issues related to Pennsylvania Disability include:

  • Worker's Compensation
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Social Security
  • Disability Benefits
  • OSHA
  • Temporary Disability

Our Pennsylvania disability lawyers can file your claim in court and sue the government to make sure they provide all disabled people with the proper access to all its buildings and services. Disability lawsuits can also force private businesses to comply with all ADA requirements.

With the help of a Pennsylvania disability lawyer or a Pennsylvania social security lawyer, you might be able to help make your life a little easier.

Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Pennsylvania disability laws or Pennsylvania social security laws? If so, contact one of our experienced Pennsylvania disability lawyers or Pennsylvania social security lawyers today!

 
Pennsylvania Audio & Video    
 
  What Defines 'Disabled'?
AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 3:38, 7/7/2005

Janeal Lee found her title of Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin rescinded when the pageant's organizers decided that she isn't disabled enough. Lee has muscular dystrophy and primarily uses a scooter to get around, but she is able to stand. Commentator Lennard Davis says the pageant's decision is wrong, and that definitions of disability need to become less stereotypical.
Source: NPR
 
 
Pennsylvania External Sites    
 
 

A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Disability Rights Section - NYAV Washington, DC 20530. www.ada.gov. (800) 514-0301 (voice) (800) 514-0383 (TTY) ...
ADA Settlement with the Philadelphia Court of Common Pl
In order to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not denied the opportunity to serve ... For the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Pennsyl

 

 

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Latest news about Disability cases in Pennsylvania and nationwide:

Americans With Disabilities Act

Population Distribution51.2 millionNumber of people who have some level of disability. They represent 18 percent of the populati...

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Bill To Improve Medical Access For People With Disabilities
Senator Tom Harkin today introduced legislation to establish accessibility standards for medical diagnostic equipment and create wellness grants to...
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Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Has Some Level of Disability, U.S. Census Bureau Reports
Nearly 1 in 5 persons -- 53 million people -- said they had some level of disability in 1997, while 1 in 8 -- 33 million -- reported they had a sev...
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Disability Lawyers.com Terms

 


Today's Terms

Supplemental Security Income (SSI):

Definition:
A cash benefit authorized by Title 16 of the federal Social Security Act. Eligibility and benefits are administered by the federal Social Security Administration at field offices throughout each state.

Medicaid provider

Definition:
A professional or medical facility who is enrolled as a provider for the Medicaid Program by entering into a contract with the Medicaid Program to provide medical services to Medicaid eligible recipients. By entering into this contract the professional has agreed to abide by all rules and regulations governing the Medicaid Program.

Benefit Year

Definition:
The 52 consecutive weeks for which you are eligible to receive unemployment benefits. The benefit year begins on the day that you file for unemployment benefits.

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Topics Related to Disability:

  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Broken or Severed Limbs
  • Vision Injuries
  • Access to Public Accommodations

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Pennsylvania Disability Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Disability attorney you should contact our Disability Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Aliquippa
  • Allentown
  • Bensalem
  • Bethlehem
  • Butler
  • Carlisle
  • Chambersburg
  • Chester
  • Coatesville
  • Coraopolis
  • Downingtown
  • Doylestown
  • East Stroudsburg
  • Easton
  • Greensburg
  • Hanover
  • Havertown
  • Hazleton
  • Irwin
  • Lancaster
  • Lansdale
  • Lebanon
  • Lititz
  • Media
  • Morrisville
  • New Castle
  • New Kensington
  • Norristown
  • Philadelphia
  • Pittsburgh
  • Pottstown
  • Southampton
  • State College
  • Uniontown
  • Upper Darby
  • Warminster
  • Washington
  • West Chester
  • Wilkes Barre
  • Williamsport
  • York
 


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