This toolkit is for people ages 18+ who are applying for Social Security Disability Benefits, or who are helping someone age 18+ apply for benefits. Learn the basics of benefits, find the forms you need and tips for filling them out, and get resources and tips to navigate the process.

Toolkit Overview

Who We Are

Communicating with Social Security

Benefits Basics

Benefits Eligibility

MySSA Accounts

Authorized Legal Representative (Optional)

The Application Process: Overview

Impact of the Disability Narrative

Gathering Records

Starting the Application

Filling Out the Adult Disability Report

Filling Out the Function Report

SSDI Only: Work Activity Report

SSI Only: Living Arrangements

Preparing for the Interview

Approval: What to Expect

Denial: What to Expect