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With everyone trying to eke out a living in these terrible economic times, there probably are many more shysters out there trying to separate you from your hard earned dollars than there are principled vendors. It is important that you do not allow the severity of your circumstances to allow you to make repercussive decisions.

One day recently, while I was watching a favorite television show an unusually loud commercial penetrated my concentration. I was startled by the suddenness of it because I had been trying to figure out which of two culprits had committed the crime. What got my attention was the falsehood that was being broadcasted by a seemingly reputable law firm. A professional looking man stood before selves of law books and looked very legitimate as he stared out to television land, declaring he had information the government did not want John Q. Public to know. Having worked for the government half my life, in an instant I was fully alert.

His appeal was to folks who were disabled. He was telling them his firm could help them get the disability benefits the government was trying to hide from them or did not want them to know exist. I am not sure how he is able to get away telling these types of falsehoods to the public. I can only hope there are not many folks out there wasting their money, paying for services that are totally free. Below is the information you will need if you need government services and it is all for free. There are never costs unless there is some enforcement activity, etc.

The first two sites below offer job seekers the opportunity to apply for jobs that provide stability, benefits and decent salaries. Many are career leveled jobs (GS-11) or will lead to that grade level or above.

Health and Human Services (HHS)

Health and Human Services offers a plethora of services of which many may not be aware. For example, there is a Job site where viewers will find the availability of Government jobs, the locations, and how to apply. There is a component for Grants and Findings that details the availability of loans and contract opportunity. HHS also has components for Family Services; Prevention: Diseases; Regulation; Resources; and preparedness. For more information go to http://www.hhs.gov/

Employment and Jobs Information (Government)

This is a special government site where one may sign up online for jobs in all the 50 States. You must complete all the information you would as though you were at a physical location. It requires establishing a user name and password. You may access this site by going to http://www.usajobs.gov/

To apply for SSI Disability

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is means tested. If found disabled, the SSI program will pay disabled adults and children benefits monthly based on living arrangements and other criteria. You should find all the information you need to apply at http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/links_s si.htm

To apply for SSA Disability

The Social Security Disability program will pay monthly benefits to those who worked and paid taxes into SSA system. It will also pay benefits to minor children who attend school and to disabled children to a certain age. To receive additional information or apply for SSA services, you should go to http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/links_d isability.htm. There is also a job component associated with SSA disability.

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