Supplemental Security Income

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides important financial support to people with mental disabilities. The Bazelon Center works to ensure that, when necessary, people with disabilities can access the resources necessary to lead more stable, independent lives in the community.

• Attention people with visual impairments: A federal court has authorized a class action lawsuit against the Social Security Administration (SSA) on behalf of people with visual impairments who require communications from SSA to be in an accessible format in order to participate in the Social Security or SSI programs. Read the Notice of Class Action in the case, American Council of the Blind v. Astrue.