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From: Ann.Parsons@f204.n260.z1.fidonet.org (Ann Parsons)
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Subject: Re: Certified Handicapped
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Date: 5 Jun 90 17:38:30 GMT
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>"Has anyone else out there had problems with getting "Certified" as 
>"being disabled. Social Security seems to have a number of ways of 
>"defining this... as do most other "nets". I have sent letters from 
>"my Dr. stating that I can't work and to my surprise they have the 
>"gall to say that does'nt matter. This is wierd. Has anyone else 
>"had experience with this?

Hi Bill,

No, it isn't weird. What's your disability? Sounds like you need an
advocate.  Start with your local Center for Independent Living.
From there, go to your local senator and congressman. You are
entitled to a hearing before the folks at Social Security. I am not
familiar with the proceedure except to say that it exists. So, my
friend, maybe someone else here can help you out with more
specifics.

Take care, see you on-line.

Ann P.

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