AAHD and the Lakeshore Foundation have endorsed with numerous national disability organizations – legislation (HR 883) to eliminate the 5 months waiting period after an individual is found eligible for SSDI. Rep Lloyd Doggett (TX) is the lead House sponsor with Rep Brian Fitzpatrick (PA) and Senator Bob Casey (PA) is the lead Senate sponsor. Available here: (1) a summary of legislation with sponsors supporters; and (2) Rep Doggett (TX) press release.