Hi Barb and welcome to NeuroTalk.
There are many good forums here. You may want to talk with the spinal disorders people. The link to there is...
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=22
Also, the Social Security Disability is right here.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=28
Again welcome. This is a great place.