ASOC Online: Navigating Government Benefits (2026)
Topics: Benefits, DOR, Government and Insurance Benefits, Regional Center
Navigating the various public benefits available for children and adults with disabilities can be extremely challenging for families. Government agencies have differing disability and financial eligibility criteria. Parents are many times overwhelmed by the various systems and many times do not even know what questions to ask. Watch this video recording of Jim Huyck, Advocate/Consultant for Public Benefits presentation to the The Autism Society Orange County.Â
He will discuss applying for and receiving public benefits including SSI, SSDI, SSDI/DAC, MediCal, MediCare, IHSS, Regional Center, Special Education and Department of Rehabilitation.