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Government assistance for individuals with spinal cord injuries is available through various local, state, and federal programs. Resources include information on applying for disability benefits through programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Additionally, individuals can learn about Spinal Cord Injury Waivers and eligibility criteria for receiving health care assistance at home or in the community.

Find support services that encompass a wide range of assistance, including locating and funding attendant care and personal assistance, providing assistive technology and consumable medical supplies, installing emergency alert response systems, adapting environments for accessibility, offering personal counseling, conducting rehabilitation engineering evaluations, providing transportation services, and offering transition case management.

Other government programs support continuing education and training, employment, family and caregiver support, housing needs, and transportation. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs supports VA specialty centers for veterans with spinal cord injuries, providing access to medical, mental health, and social services.

Ticket to Work Ticket to Work connects individuals with disabilities who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits with free employment services. The program provides information on preparing for work, and finding and managing a job. Participants receive services such as career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and job placement and training from authorized Ticket to Work service providers, such as employment networks or state vocational rehabilitation agencies.