You can complete some or all of the forms online or call the Social Security Administration’s toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 to schedule an appointment and they will help you in person or by phone.  You can apply for disability benefits online at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability.

You can find the most convenient Social Security office at www.socialsecurity.gov/locator/

People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Social Security Administration’s toll-free "TTY" number, 1-800-325-0778, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Disability Starter Kit will help you get ready for your disability interview or help you complete the online application. Kits are available in English and Spanish for adults and for children under age 18.

The starter kit provides information about the specific documents and the information that the Social Security Administration will request from you. The Social Security Administration will ask for more details during the disability interview or when you complete the online Child or Adult Disability Report Form.

The kits also provide general information about the disability programs and the Social Security Administration’s decision-making process that can help take some of the mystery out of applying for disability benefits.

Each Disability Starter Kit contains a:

• Factsheet that answers questions most people ask about applying for disability benefits,
• Checklist of documents and information Social Security will request, and
• Worksheet to help you gather and organize the information you will need for your disability interview or to complete the online forms.