Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.

Apply for Disability Insurance or Paid Family Leave benefits through myEDD. Enjoy higher benefit payments starting in 2025, direct deposit, and easy access to claim updates.

Jan 16, 2026 · Learn how you may be eligible for benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you have a disability or are 65 or over.

Apr 2, 2025 · What is disability? A disability is any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact …

Dec 17, 2025 · Disability is part of being human. An estimated 1.3 billion people – about 16% of the global population – currently experience significant disability. This number is increasing due in part to …

Disabilities may be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, sensory, or a combination of multiple factors. Disabilities can be present from birth or can be acquired during a person's lifetime.

This introductory resource explains how disability is defined and the “models of disability,” or frameworks, that are used to understand the disability experience.

Feb 28, 2020 · An individual with a disability is defined by the ADA as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a …

Oct 10, 2018 · You can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) online. You may want to assemble all the documents you need ahead of time; the Social Security Administration (SSA) …

JAN provides the following A to Z listings by disability, topic, and limitation. This information is designed to help employers and individuals determine effective accommodations and comply with Title I of the …