People who are disabled due to injury or disease may qualify for an assistance dog. These highly trained dogs are able to assist with many tasks. There are 4 types of assistance dogs:

• Facility - assists in an education or health care setting
• Hearing – assists the hearing impaired
• Service – assists with daily tasks
• Skilled Companion – assists physically, mentally or developmentally disabled

American Red Cross provides Veteran Services. They offer a range of resources and referrals to veterans within the community.

Services include:

• Referrals to Community Resources
• Veterans Claims for Benefits
• Volunteerism in VA & Military Hospitals

Please call or visit website for more information.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) helps America’s disabled veterans and their families.

Assistance includes:

• Community outreach
• Counseling
• Death benefits
• Filing claims for VA disability compensation and pension
• Health care
• Home loan guaranty
• Information seminars
• Life insurance
• Represent veterans and active duty military personnel before Discharge Review Boards, Boards for Correction of Military Records, Physical Evaluation Boards and other official panels
• Vocational rehabilitation and employment, education

Please call 727.319.7444 for or visit website for more information.

SSA has two programs for disability benefits. They are different but have the same medical requirements. The programs pay benefits to individuals. As well as certain family members. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Programs Available:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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