Social Security disability
Free help with your claim
Free help is available for applying, appealing, working and learning your rights.
Where to get help
Social Security Administration
Apply, appeal, or ask questions by phone or at a local office.
Ticket to Work Help Line
Free help with work and benefits questions. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern.
WIPA benefits counseling
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance projects help people on disability benefits understand how work affects their benefits.
Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency
There is a federally mandated P&A agency in every state and territory. They give legal advocacy to people with disabilities.
Find legal aid (LSC)
Find a free civil legal aid office near you.
https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/i-need-legal-help
State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies
Every state has a VR agency that helps people with disabilities get and keep jobs.
SSA in Spanish
SSA's Spanish website. SSA gives free interpreters in Spanish and other languages.
Interpreters and other languages
SSA gives free interpreters to people who ask for language help or clearly need it. You do not have to bring your own interpreter. If you want to use a friend or family member, SSA checks that the person meets its rules. SSA generally does not let a child under 18 interpret.
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Last checked: November 2026