Mastering Disability Law Advocacy: A Claimant-Centered Approach

Navigating the disability claims process can be daunting and complex, whether you're an attorney, advocate, or directly affected by it. With numerous steps, rules, and potential pitfalls, the process can create significant stress and uncertainty. Concerns about gathering the right evidence, interpreting regulations, and ensuring effective communication with clients add to the challenge, particularly when managing client expectations is crucial. This program is designed to address these challenges by providing practical skills and a compassionate approach to advocacy.

The program will cover the disability claims process from initial application through appeals, common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and effective evidence gathering and submission. Attendees will learn how to leverage medical opinions, interpret and utilize Social Security regulations, and build trust with clients. The program will also focus on managing client expectations and supporting them emotionally throughout the process, with communication techniques tailored to better serve individuals with disabilities in legal settings.

Learning Objectives:

1. Acquire practical skills to navigate the disability claims process on behalf of clients

2. Embrace a compassionate and client-centered approach to advocacy

3. Hone communication techniques to better serve individuals with disabilities in legal settings

4. Identify and explore ethical considerations in representing claimants