References & Resources

A curated library of guides, tools, and templates practitioners can use to navigate disability benefits, health coverage, and income supports.

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  • Article What Medical Providers Need to Know About SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)

    A quick primer for medical providers on how SOAR works, what a Medical Summary Report is, and the role acceptable medical sources play in supporting SSI/SSDI applications.

    Focus
    People with Disabilities; Provider / Workforce Audience: Clinicians
    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals, SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR)
    Language
    English
  • Fact Sheet Integrating SOAR within the Sequential Intercept Model

    This infographic illustrates how SOAR providers can use the SIM to divert individuals from the legal system and plan successful reentry.

    Focus
    People with Disabilities: Physical Disabilities, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Brain Injuries; Behavioral Health Populations: People with Serious Mental Illness, People with Co-occurring Disorders, People with Substance Use Disorders; Criminal Legal Involvement: Reentry / Formerly Incarcerated, Pretrial, Juvenile Justice–Involved Youth
    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals
    Language
    English
  • Article About the Model: SOAR

    SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) is a model designed to increase access to disability income benefits for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

    Focus
    People with Disabilities: Physical Disabilities, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Brain Injuries
    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals
    Language
    English
  • Article Social Security Administration (SSA) Forms and Resources

    Here are the SSA forms, links, and other helpful resources you will need to complete SSI and/or SSDI applications.

    Focus
    People with Disabilities: Physical Disabilities, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Brain Injuries
    Topic
    Benefits Access & Coordination: SSI/SSDI Applications and Appeals
    Language
    English