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Disability Services
Disability services are the government programs and legal protections that support people with disabilities. They include income benefits, health coverage, education rights, job training, and services for people with vision or mental health conditions. Federal, state, and local agencies share the work.
People usually ask how to qualify for disability benefits, how the application and review process works, and what rights children and adults with disabilities hold. They also ask about special education, health coverage, energy help, and programs for people who are blind or have low vision.
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