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Originally Posted by momroxs
does the amount you get monthly remain the same year after year?
my child is young also, and has not yet attempted to get a job (still in hospital). What agency in my state, would help with getting a job??
thanks
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Sorry this is so delayed, I somehow missed this post.
There is a cost of living increase sometimes but it does not keep up with the true cost of inflation.
After 2 years on SSDI a person is eligible for the part 2 medical but you must pay for it and that has gone up faster than my SSDI.
Most states have a state disability center or rehab center; they work with all people who have disability's and want to work. If going to work is all they want then that will be the plan, they will help with interviewing skills, and resumes. If that means going to school first then that is how the plan is written up. The rehab will help pay for going to school and what is needed if your child needs a tutor to be able to focus on the homework and pass classes or special colored filter to read, then they help with that. Some states are better than others at purchasing things people need. sometimes people need to go to their states "Disabilities Rights" a federally funded legal rights office for people with disabilities to make sure they are getting their needs met by the states rehab offices. Sadly "DR" has a large portion of there funding set aside just to deal with this issue.
If your child is still in the hospital you can talk to the social worker and get the names and address of the agencies in your area. Best of luck. 
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