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A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds that food insecurity, or not having enough food, was more common in households where a disability prevented a working-age adult from working. Disabilities that didn't necessarily prevent employment also led to more instances of food insecurity. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a USDA program that food assistance to individuals and families with low incomes.
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Provides detailed information and resources about military and Veteran benefits, including pay, GI Bill, Veterans Affairs home loans, health care, retirement benefits and more for active duty, Veterans and retirees.
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This article from the Veterans Benefits Administration helps Veterans understand the many programs and services offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). You’ll find information on health care, education and employment programs, insurance and home loans.
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This guidebook is for organizations that want to design and implement an asset-building project supported by the Federal Assets for Independence Program (AFI). The program explores new ways of helping individuals with low incomes become economically self-sufficient for the long-term.
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By March 1, 2013, people who receive Social Security, SSI, Veterans or other federal government benefits by check in the mail will be required to have their money deposited directly into their savings or checking accounts. Beneficiaries also have the option to receive their benefits on a debit card. Learn more about this change and sign up for direct deposit or the prepaid Direct Express debit card.
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Helps military families with special needs children navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support and benefits and entitlements. The Toolkit is broken down into six colorful modules that can be easily downloaded and printed.
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A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that among the 46.0 million adults who received income-based government assistance in 2011, 30.4 percent of them had a disability. "Disability Characteristics of Income-Based Government Assistance Recipients in the United States: 2011" provides information on the types of disabilities among people 18 and older who received income-based government aid. Types of disability include vision, hearing, cognitive, ambulatory, self-care or independent living difficulties.
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Contains information on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF), which provides funding for state welfare assistance programs to help needy families.
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Information on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
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Fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on S-DVI, life insurance for Veterans who have received a service-connected disability rating from the VA. Includes information on coverage, eligibility, cost and how to apply. This link opens a Word document and is also available in Spanish.
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