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Thinking About Child Disability Cases: What to Know – Track II (Presented by National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives)

Child disability cases don’t run on adult rules. Before you take one, learn the essentials: the eligibility standards, the medical and functional criteria, school-based evidence, working with parents and caregivers — and how to decide whether this practice area is the right fit.

2026-10-14 11:00:00

Program Details

2026-10-14 11:00:00

2026-10-14 11:00:00

1h CLE Credits

2026-10-14 11:00:00

Program Details

2026-10-14 11:00:00

Program Details

2026-10-14 11:00:00

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2026-10-14 11:00:00

Course Overview

Child Disability Cases Are a Different Practice. Find Out Before You Take One

2026-10-14 11:00:00

Child disability claims differ from adult SSI and SSDI matters — and a representative considering the work needs to understand how before the first case arrives. This session covers those essentials: the eligibility standards, the medical and functional criteria, and what makes these claims their own discipline.

The evidence comes from different places. School-based evidence carries weight adult files never involve. Parents and caregivers are part of the case — working effectively with them is a skill of its own. Common challenges and documentation needs follow patterns worth knowing in advance, and presenting a strong case before the Social Security Administration takes practical strategies fitted to this claim type.

Whether you’re new to the area or expanding your practice, you walk out with the overview needed to answer the threshold question: whether child disability work is the right fit.

Format

CLE Credit

1h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

1

Key topics that will be covered

01
How Child Claims Differ
The essential differences between child disability claims and adult SSI and SSDI matters.
02
Eligibility Standards
The standards governing child disability eligibility.
03
Medical and Functional Criteria
The criteria that drive the child disability determination.
04
School-Based Evidence
Using the evidence source unique to child cases.
05
Parents and Caregivers
Working effectively with the adults at the center of a child’s claim.
06
Strategies and Fit
Common challenges, documentation needs, practical strategies before SSA — and deciding whether the work is right for your practice.

Program schedule

clock 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Thinking About Child Disability Cases: What to Know

If you’re considering taking on child disability cases, it’s important to understand how these claims differ from adult SSI and SSDI matters. This session will cover the essentials, including eligibility standards, medical and functional criteria, school-based evidence, and working effectively with parents and caregivers. We will also discuss common challenges, documentation needs, and practical strategies for presenting strong cases before the Social Security Administration. Whether you’re new to this area or expanding your practice, this overview will help you determine whether child disability work is the right fit.

 

Eligible for up to 1 CLE Credit Hour

This session was originally submitted for CLE as a live, in-person presentation and a live webcast for the 2026 Fall National Conference and may be eligible for self-study credit. Each state handles self-study credit differently; for questions, please consult your State Bar Association.

Recorded Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

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Robyn R. Griffin

Robyn R. Griffin

Legal Counsel for the Elderly

Robyn R. Griffin

Robyn R. Griffin

Legal Counsel for the Elderly

Robyn R. Griffin is a senior attorney with Legal Counsel for the Elderly.

Education & Credentials

Robyn R. Griffin is a licensed attorney practicing elder law and public benefits law in the District of Columbia. Her practice is concentrated in the areas of Social Security benefits, Medicaid, and Home and Community Based Waiver services — specialized areas of law that require command of complex federal and local regulatory frameworks. (Specific academic credentials are not included in the provided biography.)

Recognition & Leadership

Robyn Griffin trains and mentors volunteers, interns and attorneys working with clients on these matters.

Professional Involvement

In addition to representing clients, Robyn also gives presentations around DC to educate residents about the importance and function of these documents.

Experience

She assists DC seniors with obtaining public benefits including Social Security benefits, Medicaid and Home and Community Based Waivers services. She works to ensure seniors receive the income, benefits, and services to which they are entitled, to help them live independently in the community.
Robyn R. Griffin

Robyn R. Griffin

Legal Counsel for the Elderly

Robyn R. Griffin is a senior attorney with Legal Counsel for the Elderly.

Education & Credentials

Robyn R. Griffin is a licensed attorney practicing elder law and public benefits law in the District of Columbia. Her practice is concentrated in the areas of Social Security benefits, Medicaid, and Home and Community Based Waiver services — specialized areas of law that require command of complex federal and local regulatory frameworks. (Specific academic credentials are not included in the provided biography.)

Recognition & Leadership

Robyn Griffin trains and mentors volunteers, interns and attorneys working with clients on these matters.

Professional Involvement

In addition to representing clients, Robyn also gives presentations around DC to educate residents about the importance and function of these documents.

Experience

She assists DC seniors with obtaining public benefits including Social Security benefits, Medicaid and Home and Community Based Waivers services. She works to ensure seniors receive the income, benefits, and services to which they are entitled, to help them live independently in the community.

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CA1.0
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GA1.0
HI1.0
IA1.0
ID1.0
IL1.0
IN1.0
KS1.0
KY1.0
LA1.0
MA1.0
MD1.0
ME1.0
MI1.0
MN1.0
MO1.2
MS1.0
MT1.0
NC1.0
ND1.0
NE1.0
NH60.0
NJ1.0
NM1.0
NV1.0
NY1.0
OH1.0
OK1.0
OR1.0
PA1.0
RI1.0
SC1.0
SD1.0
TN1.0
TX1.0
UT1.0
VA1.0
VT1.0
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Approved
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Approved
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Approved
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Approved
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Not Eligible
Washington
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Alabama

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The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.  

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