Event title:	Social Security Benefits Overview
Description/type of event (conference, monthly meeting, training, etc.):	Joel F Friedman, a Phoenix attorney who has been representing Social Security claimants in Phoenix since 1982, will provide a broad overview of the main Social Security disability programs [Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB), Disabled Child's Benefits (DCB), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)]. This session will focus on the medical and vocational standards required to qualify; what type of evidence is generally necessary to win a claim when a disability is not apparent; and the procedural steps involved in pursuing a Social Security claim. If time and interest permit, general information about Arizona workers' compensation benefits, especially for individuals with pre-existing disabilities, will be offered. Teleconference: Interested individuals can attend this presentation in person or via teleconference call. In order to attend via conference call, please call John no later than Friday, July 7, 2009.
Host Organization:	ABIL
Target Audience:	People with Disabilities
Registration required?	Yes
Date(s) (include start and end date):	July 8, 2009
Time:	1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location:	Disability Empowerment Center - Classroom B - Second Floor
Street Address:	5025 East Washington Street
City:	Phoenix
State:	AZ
Zip:	85034
Sponsor(s):	ABIL
Website(s):	www.abil.org
Contact Person:	John Beaubien
Phone/TTY:	(602) 443-0738
FAX:
Contact Email:	johnb@abil.org
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