One-time Economic Recovery Payments to SSDI and SSI beneficiaries are being issued on a staggered basis throughout this month, beginning May 7, 2009. Information about the one-time Economic Recovery Payments, including Frequently Asked Questions and a brief video, is available on the SSA web site.
More Info:
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/payment 

The Social Security Administration has recently received funding to hire a significant number of employees throughout the country. This hiring initiative offers a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities who may want to get a job with SSA. These jobs will be at various skill levels including a number of entry-level positions.

More Info:
http://www.cessi.net/ttw/SSAHires/index.html 

President Obama recently signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This act provides for the one-time payment of $250 to individuals who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security benefits.
More Info:
http://ssa.gov/payment/ 

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced that the Social Security Administration had made progress in the 2007 fiscal year (FY) toward making faster decisions on disability claims.
More Info:
http://www.ssa.gov/pressoffice/pr/disability-backlog-pr.htm