Are disabled people eligible for any special benefits?

Yes, disabled people in New Hampshire are eligible for special benefits. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and access to state and local government programs and services. In addition, New Hampshire has adopted its own law, the Law Against Discrimination (LAD), that expands the protections of the ADA to include protection from discrimination based on physical or mental disability, visual or hearing impairments, and chronic diseases. The State of New Hampshire has many programs and services to assist disabled people, including the Employment First program, which provides vocational rehabilitation services and disability-related employment supports to help disabled individuals find and maintain employment. There is also a state program that provides home health and personal care services to individuals with disabilities, and the division of family assistance provides cash assistance and food assistance programs to eligible individuals. The New Hampshire Office of Disability Rights works to ensure that disabled persons have equal access to all programs, services, and activities by providing resources, training, and advocacy. The office also helps disabled individuals secure their legal rights and access to equal educational opportunities. If a disabled person is unable to work due to a disability, they may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI provides cash assistance to people who have worked for at least five out of the last ten years and are now unable to work due to a disability. SSI provides cash assistance to disabled individuals who have limited income and resources.

Are disabled people eligible for any special benefits?

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