Thanh, age 36, works in a warehouse for a shipping company. One day while using a forklift, he has an accident that leaves him seriously injured. His doctor recommends that Thanh quit his job to avoid additional physical strain. Which federal program can provide aid for Thanh due to the change in his circumstances?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits to workers who have a qualifying disability that prevents them from working and who meet the program’s work-history requirements. Thanh’s serious injury and doctor’s recommendation to stop working could make him eligible for SSDI. Head Start serves young children and families, while discretionary spending and federal disaster coverage are not disability-benefit programs.

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