1.   Experts say the Depression-era retirement and disability program is threatened with financial meltdown in the next century as the baby boom generation ages.

2.   In recent years, the childhood disability program has received intense scrutiny in Congress and school circles.

3.   Major universities are developing disability studies programs.

4.   Moreover, Social Security officials have publicized the disability programs and actively sought out people who might qualify.

5.   Most disabled people on Social Security, including disabled workers, receive cash benefits from the disability insurance program.

6.   Register with the state or county department that handles disability programs.

7.   Republicans say there is overwhelming evidence of abuse in the disability program, known as Supplemental Security Income.

8.   Senators of both parties said they would question Apfel about the disability program at his confirmation hearing.

9.   Susan Daniels of Washington, D.C., deputy director of the Social Security disability program, plans to live with her sister and cousin.

10.   The disability program has a troubled history.