Officials say diverse learners may be missing out on Social Security benefits; ‘Let us screen you to see if you qualify’

Social Security payments are a benefit usually associated with seniors, but parents of qualified diverse learners of any age in Lake County schools can receive up to $963 a month to benefit those children. Youths under the age of 18 with a physical or mental impairment — or a combination of both — resulting in a “severe limitation of functioning” are eligible, such as some students in diverse-learning school programs, according to U.S. Social Security guidelines. A child who is blind automatically qualifies, according to the guidelines. Tim Kirschner, the...