For those who aren't aware of how the federal disability benefit process works (and to some extent this includes even individuals who have filed for disability, been denied, and had to appeal, as the social security administration does not do a good idea of explaining the overall process to claimants), it basically works like this: An individual who wishes to file for disability will typically contact their local social security office and request that a disability application be taken.

(London, UK) Saturday 4th October sees the UK's biggest ever event to End Child Poverty. According to organisers The Campaign to End Child Poverty, thousands are expected at the march from Millbank to Trafalgar Square. Parents, carers and children with autism and Asperger's Syndrome will also be joining this march. A UK based charity, the UK Autism Foundation has appealed for urgent help for families with autism who are below the poverty line.