[Missouri-l] Social Security

[John and Donna Weidlich]

I signed up today to get notices from Social Security in Braille. If you haven't done that yet, it is very easy to do. You can do it by phone and everything is automated. The number to call is 877 708-1776. Follow the choices to get to a list of format choices and choose the one you want. I chose to get information in Braille but you can  get regular print by certified mail, large print, information read over the phone, or Microsoft Word document on a computer disc. You also give your Social Security number, date of birth, phone number  and first and last name and it is done. The notices in alternate formats are supposed to Start in April. Since we won this right via a law suit, I think we should take advantage of it if it is important to us. You can also sign up for this service by going to the web site www. socialsecurity.gov/notices and follow the steps. You can also ask for a different format from the ones provided by calling the social security office at 800 772-1213 and request it. Social security will decide whether a special requested format will be provided under the court approved guidelines. If the request is denied it can be appealed. When I signed up for Braille, I was not asked for any proof of blindness. John 
ASAP! 
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