Disability benefits: Who's eligible for SSDI, SSI? - Michael Liner (Enable: The Disability Podcast)

Disability lawyer Michael Liner, head attorney and founder of Liner Legal, talks with "Enable: The Disability Podcast" about disability benefits, including SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income); who's eligible; how to apply; and important details about restrictions (such as SGA, Substantial Gainful Activity) and timelines. Liner also shares his experiences with epilepsy and motor tic syndrome, and why he's not a fan of the word "disability." "I hate the word disability because I think it's such a misnomer. Disability means you lack ability. I don't lack ability. I'm better than most people at a lot of things," he explained. "I think that what we should be talking about are diff abilities, having different abilities. With my background, if you ask me to sit and concentrate and focus on something for two hours, no chance, not gonna happen... [but] I don't have disabilities. I have different abilities." "You just need to find what you're great at and lean into it. And that's my story." For more info, visit ssa.gov/disability or connect with Liner at linerlegal.com and on TikTok @backwardshatbarrister. “Enable: The Disability Podcast,” which highlights amazing people with disabilities and different abilities, releases new episodes weekly on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Follow facebook.com/enablepodcast or @enablepodcast on Instagram and TikTok for more. Note: Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of Advance Local. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices