When disabled individuals in Oklahoma meet the basic requirements to receive Supplemental Security Income of disability, blindness, being 65 or older and having limited income and resources, it can be a concern as to when the situation might change to render them ineligible for SSI. Such a case can come about when the person…
Supplemental Security Income is a benefits program offered and administered by the Social Security Administration. It is distinct from Social Security Disability Insurance, although both are offered to individuals who suffer from disabilities. Oklahoma residents who receive no or little income may qualify for SSI because it does not require them to have worked…
The ability to see without corrective lenses is a blessing for Oklahoma residents who can live their lives with clear vision. However, many men, women and children struggle with limited or low vision and need contacts, glasses and even surgeries to improve the way that they view the world. Others who have significant impairments…
Every Oklahoman parent hopes that their children enter the world without illness or pain, but it is a sad fact that not every new baby is capable of living an independent life. Disabilities can afflict individuals at any age and can develop from innate characteristics or from post-birth injuries or illnesses. A child who…
Different people have different preferences for their living arrangements. While some individuals may thrive when they are living by themselves, others may enjoy the companionship of family members or friends living in their households. With whom a person chooses to live can have an impact on their quality of life, but Oklahoma residents should…