For those of us with speech eating and communication issues. Here are some linx

New definition of a Disability
http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/adaaa_notice.cfm

Performance Reviews and Disabilities- this is what I'm dealing with now- being denied a promotion.
http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/performance-conduct.html

http://www.realeconomicimpact.org/Public-Policy/ABLE-Act.aspx

This is for setting up a non taxable acct that friends and family can contribute to but without risking your diminish your govt issued disability funds- if you are on disability.

Would you be interested in writing a page for the OCF web site related to speech, eating, and communication issues as they relate to qualifying as a disability? We need to expand on what the site contains, and while we have entire pages on swallowing issues for instance, we have done a poor job of informing people about how these may impact employment, QOL, and obtaining disability benefits as a result of them.

Hi Brian- Sure. I'd love to. PM me. I do think it would be a great addition to this site. Thanks!

Thanks for the links. The 3rd link sounds interesting and is worth perusing. I've wondered how I can "legally" help Carol without affecting her government disability.

My responses to some of these topics are late because I had been too busy, but since Carol has a "break" before her next round of appointments, I have a little bit of "free" time.

As usual, this site has new information everyday.

Linda