Indiana State Disability Laws
Posted by Carolyn
If you are like most people you are probably aware that there are laws in place to protect your civil rights. Of these rights includes equal opportunity for all persons, regardless of disability. Indiana state disability laws are in place to assure that these rights are protected. Most people do not think too much about such laws until they are in that situation. If you are gainfully employed, disability is probably the furthest thing on your mind. The laws about disability are numerous and complex and can be confusing to the average individual. Both federal and state governments fund a number of benefit programs that are designed to assist persons with disabilities.
The Indiana protection and advocacy services program was created in accordance with both federal and Indiana state disability laws. It is an independent state agency, which receives no state funding and is independent from all service providers, as required by federal and state law. Their staff includes disability rights advocates and attorneys who have the authority to pursue appropriate legal and administrative remedies on behalf of people with disabilities, to ensure the enforcement of their statutory rights. Just because you are disabled does not mean that you cannot work. One of the services they offer is to provide information and referral to recipients of Social security benefits about work incentives and employment, including information on the types of services and assistance that may be available to assist them in securing or regaining gainful employment, particularly services and assistance available through employment networks.
Since Indiana state disability laws do not require a temporary insurance plan if you were to become disabled and unable to work you would have to rely on either a group insurance plan through your employer, a private insurance plan or federal Social Security disability benefits to help you meet your financial obligations.
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