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	DISABILITY > Rights of Persons with Disabilities


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	Arrested? What happens to your benefits if you go to jail or prison? (Separate Website) Here are the rules for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, Medicare and veterans benefits for adults with mental or physical disabilities. By: Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law


	Disability publications from the Social Security Administration (Separate Website) Here are many publications about disability benefits from the government. By: U.S. Social Security Administration


	Home and Community Based Health Care Services for Adults with Disabilities and Older People PDF Health Law Brochure


	Nursing Homes - The Resident's Rights PDF - Housing Brochure. By: Florida Rural Legal Services - Lakeland


	What to do about disability discrimination at a job (Separate Website) This guidebook gives information about the ADA employment discrimination administrative charge process. There are case examples and explanations of when, where, and how to file a charge. By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration


	What to do about discrimination against people with disabilities (Separate Website) Your rights under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. By: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights


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