DISABILITY INFORMATION - LINKS

This is a resource page for those with disability issues. It is “under construction” so please watch for new information as time and energy permits. Thanks for any comments or information that could be included.

Useful Websites:

Job Accommodation Network www.jan.wvu.edu

Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov

Physician Referral Sites:

American Academy of Environmental Medicine www.aaem.com

MCS Referral & Resources www.mcsrr.org/referralform.html

Good Doctor List http://www.co-cure.org/good-doc.htm

Various http://chronicfatigue.about.com/cs/clinicsdoctors

Chronic fatigue is a frequently overlapping condition. Many doctors who work with CFS patients are often familiar with MCS.

Additional physician names and locations are listed on “MCS Resources” page and can be accessed from the main page of this site.

Other Resources:

Disability Insurance Issues – Legal www.groups.yahoo.com (disinissues-l)

The emphasis of this group is invisible illnesses (i.e., chemical sensitivity, chronic fatigue, etc.) and the technical and legal issues around the disability claims process, as opposed to medical questions.

The group name is shortened to: Disinissues-L

Attorney Referrals:

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives

1-800-431-2804

This organization will give you the name of an attorney near you for you to call. You may request another name if the first attorney is not compatible with your situation. There is no charge for this service. Most attorneys work on a contingency basis and there is no fee if you lose, but there may be charges for expenses incurred.

Another source for attorneys:

http://www.cfids-me.org/disinissues/lawyers.html

Local support groups may be able to refer you to an attorney experienced with MCS or related conditions.