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Mr. Johnnie Cochran was one of the most recognized attorneys in the world when he co-founded the Cochran Firm. He has been widely hailed as a brilliant litigator and successfully settled and won dozens of large award and high profile cases. Mr. Cochran instilled his drive to succeed in the Firm. That passion and zeal continues today with every Social Security disability case we litigate. When you fill out the form on this page you will be taking the first step towards your future. A member of the Cochran Disability Lawyers Team will contact you back to start a free disability case evaluation.

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Cochran Firm's Helping Hands Blog

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Special Knowledge for Special Needs

As parents or caregivers of individuals with disabilities, it is often hard to find high quality, reliable services to meet the needs of you and your loved ones. With the help of the following service, individuals with special needs in the Birmingham, AL area now have access to skilled, compassionate and dedicated service providers at their fingertips!

Have you ever wished that resources for individuals with special needs could all be found in one place? If so, your wish has come true! To help parents, guardians, caregivers and loved ones of individuals with special needs, SpecialKnowledge.org serves as an online resource for individuals of the special needs community. With contributions from parents, caregivers and individuals with disabilities, SpecialKnowledge.org provides information for a variety of service providers throughout the Birmingham, Alabama area.

Through SpecialKnowledge.org, individuals can give advice, share experiences, leave comments, rate and recommend any service provider that serves the special needs community. Individuals are not required to be a member of Special Knowledge to view the list of providers; however individuals must be a member in order to recommend a service provider or share their experiences.

For more information, visit www.SpecialKnowledge.org.

At The Cochran Firm, our experienced lawyers are extremely familiar with the Social Security Disability application process and they'll work hard to help you get the benefits you deserve. If you or a loved one has a disability and have been denied Social Security benefits, don't give up! Call the experienced disability lawyers of The Cochran Firm today at 1-800-THE-FIRM (1-800-843-3476). We are available day or night to help you receive the Social Security Disability benefits you deserve.

Details: Category: Helping Hands Blog; Published: Thursday, 12 January 2012 18:00; Hits: 2617

Struggling to Pay Your Monthly Electric/Gas Bill?

Do you find yourself getting stressed and overwhelmed each month when it’s time to pay your electric or natural gas bill? If you live in the southern California area, the following program may help ease your worries.

The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program serves the southern part of California, and offers discounts for income-qualified customers. CARE is funded through a rate surcharge paid by all other utility customers. If you qualify for their services, CARE will provide a 20% discount off of your monthly electric and natural gas bill. Along with the 20% discount, CARE also offers a $15.00 discount on the Service Establishment Charge, for those who qualify and are approved within 90 days of starting new gas service. After your completed application is approved by Southern California Gas Company, you will then receive your discount.

If you or another person in your household is currently receiving benefits from any of the following programs, you may qualify for CARE services:

Medi-Cal/Medicaid
Food Stamps (SNAP)
TANF (AFDC)
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Healthy Families Categories A&B
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

For more information about CARE, call 877-238-0092.

At The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers we understand that for many clients, Social Security Disability benefits can't come soon enough. If your application has been denied, don't give up! Our experienced Social Security disability lawyers are extremely familiar with the Social Security Disability application process and will work hard to help you get the benefits you deserve. If you or a loved one has a disability and would like assistance with handling your claim, contact The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers today at 1-800-THE-FIRM (1-800-843-3476). We are available day or night to help you receive the Social Security disability benefits you deserve.

Details: Category: Helping Hands Blog; Published: Thursday, 12 January 2012 18:00; Hits: 2582

Need a helping hand?

If life has dealt you a pretty tough hand, and you are in need of a helping hand, look no further than the Gateway Rescue Mission of Jackson, Mississippi. This organization is dedicated to helping families, the homeless and the addicted with different aspects of life.

The Gateway Rescue Mission, of Jackson, Mississippi has celebrated over 60 years of service “as a beacon of hope to the least of these.” This organization offers many different assistance programs for those in need, which include:

An overnight shelter for men, which can house 50 men at a time
A feeding program that offers three meals a day for anyone in need
New Life Program, which includes the organizations New Life Center, located in Magee, MS. with room for 30 men
Thrift stores in both Pearl and Magee
Immediate future plans, to develop a women’s and children’s program to meet the needs of the growing number of homeless women and children in the area.
Community food pantry
Long term rehab for the addicted

Gateway Rescue Mission’s hours are from Monday-Friday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm. The shelter hours are from 5:00 pm-5:00 am.

Meal schedule: Breakfast-5:00 am, Lunch is served at noon and dinner is served at 5:00 pm.

For more information concerning these services, please call: (601)- 353-5864

At The Cochran Firm we understand that for many clients, Social Security Disability benefits can't come soon enough. If your application has been denied, don't give up! Our experienced Social Security disability lawyers are extremely familiar with the Social Security Disability application process and will work hard to help you get the benefits you deserve. If you or a loved one has a disability and would like assistance with handling your claim, contact The Cochran Firm today at 1-800-THE-FIRM (1-800-843-3476). We are available day or night to help you receive the Social Security disability benefits you deserve.

Details: Category: Helping Hands Blog; Published: Tuesday, 10 January 2012 18:00; Hits: 2262

Concerned About Your Child's Development?

Do you have concerns about your child’s growth and development? If your infant or toddler is experiencing delays in moving, talking, hearing or seeing, the following organization may be able to help.

Help Me Grow of Cuyahoga County, located in the Cleveland, Ohio area is a one-stop center for information and referral for children with special needs under the age of three. All children grow and develop in their own unique way. However, when a child misses an important milestone or when you have concerns about their development, Help Me Grow is available for you.

To get assistance from Help Me Grow, the organization can arrange for an evaluation. If your child is found eligible for services because of a delay in development or a medical condition, Help Me Grow can connect you to a full range of programs. These programs include services such as:

Speech and Hearing Services
Nutritional Counseling,
Mental Health Services
Physical and Occupational Therapy,
Special Needs Child Care
Parent-to-Parent Support Groups.

If you have a child who shows signs of delayed development, and they are over the age of three, you can contact your local school district for more information. Every Public School District is required to provide free and appropriate education to identified children with disabilities ages 3-22 who reside in their school zone.

For more information, call Help Me Grow at 216-736-4300 or the Cuyahoga Special Education Service Center at 440-885-2685.

If you or a loved one has a disability and would like more information about Social Security Disability benefits or need assistance in applying for Social Security Disability benefits, contact The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers at 1-800-THE-FIRM (1-800-843-3476). We are available day or night to help you receive the Social Security benefits that you deserve.

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An Open Door of Hope

Here’s an organization that offers hope, compassion and assistance to individuals and families in the Atlanta, GA area:

Warehouse of Hope Ministry in the Atlanta, GA area is an organization that exists to assist families and individuals in the community who are unable to 1178513 samaritan fulfill the most basic necessities of survival. Warehouse of Hope offers a food and clothing assistance program for those in need. The organization has successfully been able to serve over 1,400 families in a single week. Warehouse of Hope has an open door policy for families and individuals in need and will distribute bags of groceries and supplies to those people.

In order to receive Warehouse of Hope services, individuals will be asked to complete a short orientation that describes the services available through the Warehouse of Hope. You MUST call ahead in order to schedule an appointment. During the orientation, individuals will also be asked to provide basic information such as their household income and household size.

Services provided through Warehouse of Hope are available to families and individuals in need of assistance who live in the following counties: Paulding, Douglas and Cobb.

For more information about Warehouse of Hope, or to schedule an appointment for orientation, call (770 489-0529.

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