The Heritage Foundation
The Heritage Foundation: Saving the American Dream: Social Security
Includes facts on Social Security, its history, problems, and possible solutions for the program.
Other
Law info.com: Social Security Disability Verified Attorneys
This resource on Social Security benefit programs explains the differences between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.
Digital History
Digital History: Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, and Welfare [Pdf]
After reading a brief history of Social Security and its inception in the United States during the Great Depression, find out about the various programs that provide a social safety net to its citizens. See how these programs are funded,...
Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration: Social Security Educator Toolkit
Two lesson plans with ancillary materials; covers the whats, whys, hows of Social Security.
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Au: Frances Perkins on the Social Security Act (1935)
Here is a speech given by Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor in the administration of Franklin Roosevelt, praising the passage of the Social Security Act in 1935. See how this groundbreaking legislation would help the elderly, disabled,...
Internal Revenue Service
Irs: Payroll Taxes and Federal Income Tax Withholding
Payroll taxes include the Social Security tax and the Medicare tax. Social Security taxes provide benefits for retired workers, the disabled, and the dependents of both. The Medicare tax is used to provide medical benefits for certain...
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Disability Employment
Explore Disability Employment law and career information using the Employment Spot career resources.