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Disabled Workers Battled Blizzard in Washington, D.C.

Employees of a non-profit organization that provides jobs for disabled workers in Washington D.C. contributed their efforts to help the nation's capitol to battle the recent blizzards.

The organization, called Melwood, enlisted the efforts of numerous disabled workers to help clear snow from several important parking lots in Washington, D.C.

According to The Washington Post, 19 Melwood employees-who typically spend their days working at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-worked tirelessly for 5 days to shovel the snow from the building's parking lot. The workers went the extra mile by knocking down icicles and clearing snow from the nearby Department of Homeland Security's parking lot.

About 160 disabled workers from Melwood worked around the city and surrounding areas to clean up after the snow storms, with 65 workers shoveling snow at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.

Many of Melwood's employees are eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

If you are disabled and interested in finding a job that is suited to your abilities, the Ticket to Work program may be an appropriate choice.

If, however, your disability prevents you from seeking any type of employment, you should contact a Social Security Disability lawyer immediately to learn about your rights and determine eligibility. The process of securing Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be difficult and overwhelming. Don't go it alone! The disability lawyers at LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL understand the inner workings of the Social Security Administration and will help you navigate the system. Call us today for a FREE legal consultation - 1-888-234-5758.