How do I find disability assistance programs?
Wherever you are in your search for government benefits, Benefits.gov is a great tool to help you find benefits you may be eligible to receive. Are you looking for benefits related to disability assistance? Benefits.gov has resources to help with your search.
- A great place to start is our Benefit Finder. The Benefit Finder asks you a series of questions about your situation and provides a list of benefits you may be eligible for.
- Browse the Disability Assistance category through our Browse by Category feature to view disability assistance programs on the site. Filter by state to personalize the list.
- Use the Search feature to search for information by keyword. Filter by Benefits, News Articles, and Videos to narrow your search.
What disability assistance programs are on Benefits.gov?
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities helps people with disabilities live independently by providing financial aid for rental housing. If you're curious about your eligibility for this program, take a short questionnaire and find the next steps on the corresponding page to apply.
Automobiles and Adaptive Equipment for Disabled Veterans and Service Members is a program provided by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs that makes a one-time payment to eligible veterans to buy an automobile or pay for adaptive equipment required due to a disability. If you're curious about your eligibility for this program, take a short questionnaire and find the next steps on the corresponding page to apply.
Caregiver Programs and Services delivers training and educational resources to help caregivers provide support for veterans. If you're curious about your eligibility for this program, take a short questionnaire and find the next steps on the corresponding page to apply.
Where can I apply for disability assistance?
Benefits.gov does not accept or manage applications for government benefits. While you cannot apply for benefits or check your application status directly on the Benefits.gov website, we can help guide you to the next steps in the application process. For application information, refer to the Application Process or "Quick Info sections on each of our benefit pages.
Want to learn more about disability assistance and Benefits.gov?
Check out our news article, A Guide to Benefits.gov for People with Disabilities, to read more about how Benefits.gov can help connect you with information about disability assistance. This article highlights several additional programs and resources on Benefits.gov.
