Who is Eligible?

Eligibility is based mostly on whether you have a physical or mental disability that makes it difficult to prepare for, get or keep work.

We also consider how seriously your disability limits you, and if you can benefit from services. We rely on reports from your doctor or other professionals and consider such factors as your ability to:

• Get from one place to another
• Talk and listen to others
• Take care of yourself
• Make plans or carrying out plans
• Get along with others

People who are eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Insurance benefits based on their own disability and have not yet reached full retirement age are automatically eligible, unless they are too severely disabled to benefit from services.