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News and Press Releases

People With Disabilities Foundation Issues Public Comments on Revising the Ticket to Work Program Rules

The Ticket To Work program seeks to assist Social Security disability beneficiaries find and maintain employment that leads to increased independence and productivity. PWDF recently offered recommendations for potential revisions.

PWDF Requests City and County of San Francisco Withdraw Its Appeal of “Sheehan” to the US Supreme Court

It is extremely important that law enforcement comply with the ADA when communicating with people with severe mental illness to prevent escalating situations. PWDF asks the City and County of San Francisco to withdraw its appeal to the US Supreme Court of a case in which the Court's deliberation could weaken the Americans with Disabilities Act.

PWDF Asks American Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association and American Dental Association to Create Task Force to Address Inequalities

Disparities in health care access and provision of health care services have been shown to be contributing factors to the shortened life span of people with mental disabilities.

PWDF Issues Only (Nationwide) Comments Addressing People with Mental and/or Developmental Disabilities

For the first time, the Social Security Administration has publicly stated that they have developed policies for effectively communicating with people with “psychological or emotional” disabilities.

Upcoming Clinics: Social Security Post-entitlement / Eligibility Issues

People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF) will hold monthly clinics on the subject of Social Security/SSI disability post-entitlement / eligibility issues at its office in San Francisco.

People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF) and Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center (LAS-ELC) File Administrative Class Action Complaint Against Social Security Administration (SSA),

San Francisco, California –May 22, 2013 – PWDF and the LAS-ELC have filed an administrative class action complaint against SSA for violations of § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (the precursor to the Americans with Disabilities Act).

Seeking claimants – Section 504 – Social Security Administration

People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF) and Legal Aid Society – Employment Law Center (LAS-ELC) would like to communicate with individuals with mental and/or developmental disabilities, who have been on Social Security SSDI and/or SSI disability benefits, and who continue to be entitled or eligible for such benefits.

Social Security Administration Agrees to Unprecedented Settlement re Discrimination Against Mentally/Developmentally Disabled Individuals

San Francisco, California - June 19, 2012 – People with Disabilities Foundation (PWDF) has reached an unprecedented settlement with the Social Security Administration (SSA) in two cases alleging discrimination against mentally/developmentally disabled individuals