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ADA’s Recent Disability Facts

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law 19 years ago giving those with disabilities more rights in a number of ways. When an individual suffers from a disability that interferes with their ability to work, they may qualify to receive Social Security disability benefits.

Disabled World provided the following disability facts from ADA: 

• 36 million people in U.S. suffer from at least 1 type of disability;
• 6.5 million people have vision difficulties;
• 10.2 million people have hearing difficulties;
• 19.4 million have difficulty with stairs or walking;
• 13.5 million have difficulty with making decisions, memory, or concentrating;
• 10% of disabilities affect those between the ages of 18 and 64;
• West Virginia has the highest number of disabilities at 18.8%; and
• Utah has the lowest number of disabilities at 8.9%.

These statistics can shed light on the most prevalent types of disabilities that affect Americans.

If you've been diagnosed with a severe mental or physical medical condition that has lasted or is expected to last longer than 12 months, then you could qualify to receive Social Security disability benefits.

Consulting with a Georgia Social Security disability attorney to discuss your case is the best way to learn what your rights are. They can determine if you qualify to receive benefits.

Filing for Social Security disability benefits is complicated and time-consuming, but at LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A., our team of disability attorneys is ready for the challenge. We like to empower our clients by providing a FREE Social Security disability guide so you can learn more about the process of filing for disability benefits.

When you're ready to get started, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. to begin your claim. Our state-of-the-art, customized intake and database system means less hassle, so you can focus on what's most important to you instead of having to spend your days wading through confusing legalese and legal red tape. Call today - 1-888-234-5758.