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Equipping Representatives for Success!

The Disability Academy is a comprehensive professional training ecosystem designed to support Social Security disability representatives at every stage of case development.  From initial applications to advanced hearing advocacy, this training platform delivers structured education, real-world strategies, and live tactical instruction to help representatives build stronger cases and improve outcomes for their clients.

Real-World Training

All Disability Academy training is developed by practicing representatives and industry experts using real case scenarios and proven advocacy strategies that reflect the realities of daily practice.

Structured Learning Paths

Our courses are designed to guide representatives step-by-step from foundational knowledge through advanced advocacy skills, ensuring consistent professional growth at every career stage.

Live Ongoing Education

Members gain access to ongoing live training, case walkthroughs, and vocational strategy sessions that reinforce learning and keep skills current.
The Disability Academy core training programs provide comprehensive instruction on building strong disability claims from intake through hearing-level advocacy. These structured courses establish the technical, medical, and vocational foundations every successful representative needs.

Disability Academy: Complete Bundle


Flagship Program! The Complete Disability Academy Bundle provides the full training experience in one comprehensive package. This bundle includes both the Initial & Reconsideration Training and the Complete Hearings Training, along with FREE ongoing access to the Case of the Month Club. Valued at over $1600 , this is the most efficient and cost-effective way to gain full-spectrum disability representation training while receiving monthly real-world case strategy education. 


Disability Academy: Initial & Reconsideration Training
This comprehensive course focuses on the critical front-end stages where most claims are approved or denied. This course teaches representatives how to properly develop medical and functional evidence, understand DDS workflows, avoid common denial pitfalls, and strategically position cases from the very beginning of the process. Strong early case development creates better outcomes and reduces unnecessary delays for claimants.

Disability Academy: Hearings Training
Learn how to confidently handle hearing-level advocacy. This course covers hearing preparation strategies, vocational expert testimony, hypothetical development, RFC interpretation, and ALJ procedural expectations. Representatives learn how to present organized, persuasive arguments on the record while maintaining credibility and professionalism in the hearing room.

SSR 24-3p: Blueprint for Success

SSR 24-3p reshapes how vocational evidence is developed, challenged, and defended. Don’t risk building your case on outdated standards — this new module gives you the blueprint for success under the new rule.

This course is included in the Disability Academy Hearings training (and bundle) at no additional cost! 

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Subscriptions

Professional development does not stop after completing a course. Live training subscriptions provide continuous education, advanced advocacy techniques, and monthly opportunities to learn from real cases!