DID YOU KNOW?
1 in 50 altogether with 1 in 37 boys has autism?
U.S. Autism Population
(ages 3-22)
286,800
U.S. Annual Economic Cost
$8,604,026,396
Next Diagnosis
2.16 minutes
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SSI/SSDI Representation:
No one knows the disability of autism or OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES and its life-long effects on an individual and their family better than us. If you have been denied for SSI or SSDI. Call us right away at 607-754-9694. We have the knowledge, experience and the passion to help you get your case heard with success.
Brokering (OPWDD):
Offering the MOST experienced broker service in NY State for the OPWDD People First (1115) Waiver. This is the waiver that funds a Person-Centered plan through a program offered by OPWDD known as Self-Determination and called Consolidated Supports and Services
School Advocacy or Systems Advocacy:
We have over 20 years of experience on a personal AND a professional level. Being in the trenches ourselves and certified Mediators in NY State, we can be an effective advocates for you and your child. You WILL get the IEP you need AND be able to continue a relationship with the school for your child.
Agency looking for a speaker? Full List of Workshops:
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What difference does 18 years make: Well it allowed us to be the FIRST to bring to the Southern Tier Community such names as: TEMPLE GRANDIN, BERNIE RIMLAND, SonRise and Raun Kaufmann, TONY ATTWOOD, CAROL GRAY, SEAN BARRON, PECS, Dr. Eric Hollander....these were who taught the professionals who teach and treat our children now. It allowed us to organize the FIRST awareness Walk with Binghamton University Scholars and the FIRST Golf Tournament at Hiawatha Links. These 18 years has created a FOUNDATION in which the professionals, families and legislators look to us for answers yet we are NOT a nonprofit. It is the belief of paying it forward to other families with autism is the most important thing to be done for this epidemic of autism.
Social Security FACTS:
An adult disabled before age 22 may be eligible for child's benefits if a parent is deceased or starts receiving retirement or disability benefits. It is considered a "child's" benefit because it is paid on a parent's Social Security earnings record.
You can work and receive SSDI at the same time...part-time, limited, but we ALL need to feel purposeful and this is a philosophy we endorse strongly.
PAID Representation - what does that mean?
We are not paid out of your pocket...We are paid ONLY when we win your case and that pay is directly deducted from a lump-sum payment you MAY receive depending on your situation. Call us for a FREE consultant as soon as possible. You ONLY have 60 days to file an appeal if you have been turned down. www.ssa.gov for more info
A claimant may appoint a qualified individual to represent him or her in doing business with Social Security. The appointment must be in writing and must be filed with SSA. If the claimant appoints a representative, the representative generally cannot charge or collect a fee for those services without first getting written approval from the Social Security Administration, even if the claim is denied. To get this approval, the representative must use one of Social Security's fee authorization processes. An appeal is generally more successful with representation. Don't go in there alone.
I COVER ALL TYPES OF DISABILITIES, NOT JUST AUTISM!
