Disability rights

EitanWaks · 08-22-2007, 02:22 PM

Hi,
I just recently moved to Massachusetts. I also just recently got my US citizenship. I had a green card for a long time.

I've never actually worked for pay because I'm a college student. Do I get any tax benefits due to my disability (C4/5 quadriplegic) when I start working?

In fact, I know pretty much nothing about my rights. Can anyone point me in the right direction (web site) or explain what I am entitled to?

Thanks for all of your help,
Eitan Waks

Saorsa · 08-22-2007, 03:10 PM

You can find a wealth of information on the official Americans with Disabilities Act site: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm

Also, no tax breaks, unfortunately

SCI-Nurse · 08-26-2007, 07:53 PM

Your local independent living center (ILC) can educate you about disability rights. Entitlements are not going to be much if you have not previously paid into Social Security in this country, and if you are going to school, I assume you are planning on getting a job, so probably would not be eligible anyway.

Some states give tax breaks to people with disability for property tax, but I don't know any that give an income tax break. The feds certainly do not, although there are some of your disability related expenses that you can write off on your taxes. A good tax consultant can help you with this.

(KLD)

wheelchairTITAN · 08-26-2007, 08:06 PM

"Disability rights" are an oxymoron! William

08-22-2007, 02:22 PM	#1
EitanWaks Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 46	Disability rights Hi, I just recently moved to Massachusetts. I also just recently got my US citizenship. I had a green card for a long time. I've never actually worked for pay because I'm a college student. Do I get any tax benefits due to my disability (C4/5 quadriplegic) when I start working? In fact, I know pretty much nothing about my rights. Can anyone point me in the right direction (web site) or explain what I am entitled to? Thanks for all of your help, Eitan Waks

08-22-2007, 03:10 PM	#2
Saorsa Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 1,006	You can find a wealth of information on the official Americans with Disabilities Act site: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm Also, no tax breaks, unfortunately __________________ "I'm lost. I'm no guide, but I'm by your side." - Pearl Jam "It decomposes, mendicant, therefore, truly, one calls this the world." -- Loka Sutta

08-26-2007, 08:06 PM	#4
wheelchairTITAN Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oakville, ON ... Just North of the 43rd Parallel, SocialistLand Posts: 2,046	"Disability rights" are an oxymoron! William __________________ William ... rolling since 1989 ... BE NICE!It's free P.S. ~ I have "handicapabilities" TWITTER: @MacBerry

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08-26-2007, 07:53 PM	#3
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,515	Your local independent living center (ILC) can educate you about disability rights. Entitlements are not going to be much if you have not previously paid into Social Security in this country, and if you are going to school, I assume you are planning on getting a job, so probably would not be eligible anyway. Some states give tax breaks to people with disability for property tax, but I don't know any that give an income tax break. The feds certainly do not, although there are some of your disability related expenses that you can write off on your taxes. A good tax consultant can help you with this. (KLD)