Read the sticky threads at the top of this forum if you haven't already. That's what I did.

Eowyn, remember it's not about being able to do what you used to do....it's about being able to do ANY job that is significant gainful activity.

Finz your correct but to get your doctor to write that in a letter to SSA is tough at times.

I'm pretty sure whitout a doctors note its makes getting on SSDI very difficult.

Go for it though and apply. The sooner the better

Good luck

Eowyn, I WAS a high school teacher, too. I sort of doubt that you qualify for SSDI, yet. I HOPE that you never qualify. A FULL salary with FULL benefits for your family is FAR better than what you'll get with SSDI and Medicare.

Before applying for SSDI, I checked out JAN (Job Accommodations Network). My school district was already aware of the ADA rules AND was even willing to hire a full time assistant for me. (My school superintendent and assistant superintendent are super nice guys!) Anyway, EVEN having an assistant AND other modifications they were willing to make (costing them BIG $$$$) wasn't going to help -- so, I ended up applying for and getting SSDI. But, I have a medical condition, Myasthenia Gravis, that is very unlikely to go away.

Here is the JAN compliance "fact sheet" for your current condition:

http://askjan.org/media/BrainInjury.html

NOTE -- some of the rules under JAN are "enforceable" (from what I understand) -- some are just strongly worded "suggestions". You might have to get legal advice to see which is which.