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Legal Services: The SSI/Disability Advocacy Project

The Disability Advocacy Project (DAP): Provides legal assistance to low income clients in matters relating to SSI (Supplementary Security Income) and SSD (Social Security Disability). DAP is funded only to represent clients in receipt of public assistance who need to establish that they are disabled in order to obtain SSI or SSD. The representation may beat a Social Security Administration (SSA) hearing, at the Appeals Council or in federal court.

The unit also handles Continuing Disability Review cases in which SSA seeks to terminate benefits, but only for clients who are in receipt of cash public assistance. The project is funded by The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.

Legal Services Adult Home Project Child Support Project Consumer Debt David Project Domestic Violence Project Disability Advocacy Project Foreclosure Prevention Homelessness and Housing Mental Health Law Project PAIR and PADD PLAN Project Senior Citizens Law Project Welfare Unit Services to Empower the Community Legal Support Center for Advocates Volunteer Lawyers Project and Pro Bono Project Community Help - Legal Referrals On Long Island Public Housing Authorities in Suffolk County