37. How do you qualify for a disability exemption?

You qualify for a disability exemption if you have a disability or health condition that stops you from working or participating in a Pathways to Work activity, and the condition is expected to last for at least 30 days. 

As of December 2024, you can use a self-declaration to verify your disability for a TAFDC Disability Exemption. DTA will accept your verbal or written statement that you cannot work or participate due to your disability and that it is expected to last longer than 3 months. Appendix E (DTA Online Guide Links).

DTA is developing a new process to review disability for a TAFDC Disability Exemption.  Until the new process is in place, DTA Is accepting self-declarations.  Check back here for changes

Advocacy Reminders

• You can appeal a decision that you are not disabled.
• If you have a TAFDC Disability Exemption, you can volunteer for education and training services. See Question 91. You are eligible for a child care referral and the transportation benefit if you volunteer. If you need special services because of your disability, DTA is required to provide a “reasonable accommodation.” See Questions 24, 25, 26, and 27.