Resources to Explore
Listening to and understanding the experiences of older adults with disabilities is essential for shaping support that truly meets their needs. AARP and others offer resources to help support older adults with disabilities, some of which are listed below.
Disability
Training and Jobs
Job training and employment programs for people with disabilities at USA.gov.
Support Networks
Aging and Disability Networks compiled by the Administration for Community Living.
Finances
Retirement Planning
This Is Pretirement, an online retirement savings resource developed by AARP and the Ad Council to help adults develop a personalized action plan for preparing for retirement.
Social Security Disability Benefits
An AARP guide on what medical conditions qualify someone for Social Security disability benefits.
Healthcare
Medicare Resources
AARP’s Medicare Resource Center, a place to stay informed about Medicare inluding resources about eligibility and enrollment.
Hearing, Vision, and Brain Health
AARP resources on hearing, vision, and brain health including the AARP Hearing Center, AARP Vision Center, and a special report from the Global Council on Brain Health (GCBH) on hearing and brain health.