Apply For Disability Benefits?
I'm psychiatrically diagnosed with being on the autism spectrum a few years ago after I got into some beef with my university. Although I'm technically not retarded or anything, I still am considered to have a disability as I "lack the mental capacity to know right from wrong in social situations". I live in Canada, so it's much harder to qualify for any welfare programs compared to the United States or Europe.
I don't want to freeload off the government, but seeing how bad the economy is these past few years, and dealing with dysfunctional crap at home has convinced me otherwise. Based on my research, I don't qualify but others have told me I should try regardless, though with the help of lawyers, social workers, and others that can assist me. Kind of sucks that if I do qualify I basically can't really work or I'll lose access.
I don't want to freeload off the government, but seeing how bad the economy is these past few years, and dealing with dysfunctional crap at home has convinced me otherwise. Based on my research, I don't qualify but others have told me I should try regardless, though with the help of lawyers, social workers, and others that can assist me. Kind of sucks that if I do qualify I basically can't really work or I'll lose access.
26-30, M