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NACCHO, or the National Association of County and City Health Officials provides training and technical assistance to local health departments as they include people with disabilities. 

Rehabilitation and Choosing a Facility (via Christopher Reeve Foundation) addresses frequently asked questions about choosing a rehab center and understanding the services that can be provided. It may be useful to anyone with a disability who may lose functioning after a hospital stay, injury, etc.

Improving Access to Health Care for People with Disabilities (via Disability Rights and Education Defense Fund) helps CIL staff to develop capacity to help people with disabilities access health care and long-term services and supports (LTSS).

The Disability Care Center's resources include a tool to assess your eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance and guidance on obtaining benefits.

A hub of information from the U.S. Department of Labor about work incentives for SSDA and SSI recipients, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, the Earned Income Tax Credit; and Money Smart, a financial education program from the FDIC. 

Part of the National Disability Institute (NDI), the Financial Resilience Center has resources for employment and unemployment, money management, taxes, and public benefits, including resources for the Deaf and hard of hearing. The NDI also provides a number of tools for improving the financial wellness of people with disabilities, including financial education toolkits, guides to developing financial education programs, and fact sheets.  

This page by the Social Security Administration clearly explains benefits for people with disabilities, how to apply for them, and how to maintain them. 

From USA.GOV, programs and tools to help pay for housing, taxes, medical bills, and service animals. 

The ABLE National Resource Center explains ABLE accounts as tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities. They allow public benefits recipients to accrue funds for disability-related expenses and still meet program eligibility limits. 

The Employment Tracker from the National Organization on Disability is a free, confidential tool to assess the accessibility of your workplace.