Vietnam War The Vietnam War started in 1954 and ended with extensive damages in 1975. 8 million tons of bombs were dropped, major herbicides spread, and the bloody battle of...
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Julia LiPuma The 2017 Summit Disability Law Group scholarship is proudly awarded to Julia LiPuma. Julia is a hard-working, dedicated, social student who lives with cerebral palsy. She takes daunting...
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For many young people, transitioning into adulthood is full of difficulties. Many of these difficulties are related to finding a career path and furthering their education. Luckily, most youth manage to navigate their transition successfully. However, not everyone is as lucky. The Department of Labor (DOL) states: “Unfortunately, for young…
For many people, those with disabilities are viewed as less capable workers. In October, Summit Disability Law Group disproved myths about hiring workers with disabilities, demonstrating that workers with disabilities are very capable to perform in the workplace. Unfortunately, not every employer is fair when it comes to hiring practices….
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness month, and it’s something we’re very aware of here at Summit Law Disability Group. We’ve had the opportunity to help many who experience PTSD, and we want to do our part to raise awareness about this debilitating disease and provide some ideas about…
Physical Activity After a Disability Suffering an injury can make physical activity difficult, especially if it’s a disabling injury that forces you to completely alter your lifestyle. While all circumstances are certainly not the same, some individuals who have suffered disabling injuries have sought fulfillment through sports, and have a…
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) helps people who are living with many different disabilities. Many of these are physical disabilities, but intellectual disabilities also often qualify. The disability claims process can be frustrating and complex, and one of the best things you can do for your case…
If you are living with a disability, you may have heard about Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI. SSDI helps disabled people who can no longer work and earn an income. These disability benefits can help you get by while living with a serious medical condition. In general, SSDI comes…
Cancer is a devastating disease that can affect many different areas of life. If you are living with cancer, you may be wondering what resources are available to you — especially if you can no longer work. If this is the case, Social Security disability benefits can help replace a…
Don’t be discouraged if the Social Security Administration (SSA) denied your disability claim. Most disability claims are initially denied. In order to win, you can hire an experienced Utah Social Security disability attorney to help you appeal the claim. Most applicants have to appeal their claim several times, but you…