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Yeah, sounds like they just lumped you in with either some broad category of cognitive disorders, or psychiatric disorders. Hopefully, you still get approved. As I think I said in one of your earlie...

It's to be able to get money for basic needs. I can't get a job, I've applied numerous times and never even get a call back. People seem to have this weird stigma that stuttering is not a disability...

I know I've come in super late on this one. Can you elaborate on why you're applying for disability funds, and what purpose it would serve? I'm intrigued....

Yes. You should work somewhere where you are appreciated and where your talents and skills are used the best and where there's some freakin' sense of order. Good grief. So....yeah, if it's a place ...

OP, you are in the US, you might want to think about calling the man who wrote the linked piece above. He's an SPL AND a lawyer who understands what your rights are in the workplace. Often lawyers w...

Have you tried looking into school resources? I had an IEP at school because of my stutter. Do you not have documentation for your stuttering to open a conversation with your ESS coordinator?...

When I was in college doing my Speech class as part of Gen Ed, I was able to talk to the professor and she allowed me to do speeches gradually. I started with only her in the room, then the next speec...

Most Universitys/colleges should have some sort of a disability equallity program or something along those lines. I was able to avoid doing oral presentations by contacting them and asking for a alte...

Is it really??? I was fired from a job for not using the intercom system because I can't say what they wanted me to say. I would have to improvise and of course that's against company policy. This was...

They almost always reject applicants initially, so be ready to file an appeal. It's all part of the process. American bureaucracy at its finest....

Being registered with my university's disability office helped me so much in college. If I was required to give an oral presentation for a class I had the ability to choose the setting of my presentat...

Yeah, I know something similar was said on the other post. I find that comment, whether it's about stuttering or almost anything else, spectacularly anti-helpful. Call me crazy, but I believe that...

Stuttering at Annapolis

Stuttering at Annapolis I am planning on joining the marine corp, and plan to apply to Annapolis (Naval Academy) first. Can they deny me entry solely due to my stuttering, and does anyone here have ex...

I had to go for a re-evaluation. Their doctor said I was no longer disabled after spending 30 mins with me. They stopped my payments. I could appeal but I wanted more out of life...

Well, you do have to sometimes show that you are still in need, still have the disability that they approved, still are in the same financial position (they could adjust up or down your benefit if you...

Right, of course, it'd be great if they just approved you, but if not, it's a relief when the lawyer takes over. They know what to do and you don't have to stress out about doing things in a way that...

What do you mean kick out? I kinda thought SSI was basically life long until a certain age then there is another one you sign up for? As long as you still prove you have the disability the whole way t...

I did it. I was on SSI for 3 years before they were able to kick me out. My advice to you is to have as much documentation of your disability as humanely possible. I had years of back up. From a car ...

I helped a friend get on SSI. A severe anxiety disorder. This is my hard won advice: If they deny you, get a lawyer for the appeal. Do not hesitate; get a lawyer. The system is designed to make yo...

Depending on your severity stuttering can be a disability so yeah go for it....