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Social Security Disability Insurance
A federal program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly cash benefits for disabled workers who are fully insured under the program, who are not capable of substantial gainful work and who have completed a five month waiting period.
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- Frequent 211 WNY Caller
"211 WNY provides a critical communications platform that allows the Help Me Grow community partnership to successfully link families with young children to needed local resources. 211 is a single access point for individuals seeking information and services to keep children healthy and developing on track, as well as services that benefit the entire family."
- Lynn Pullano, Director of Help Me Grow WNY
"211 WNY is a valuable resource for the WNY community and one which our residents have come to rely on. United Way of Buffalo & Erie County is proud to support this initiative and believes fully in the mission of 211 WNY to offer help when it is needed the most."
- Michael Weiner, President & CEO United Way of Buffalo & Erie County
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