user: I came here because I need to know if I should wait with my application for social security.[NEWLINE]agent: First of all, you should apply as soon as you become disabled.[NEWLINE]agent: Do you plan to apply for Social Security?[NEWLINE]user: No, at least not yet. I'm still gathering all documents I need for it.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Can you point me to some publications about disability benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: Of course. The Disability Starter Kit will help you get ready for your disability interview or online application. Kits are available for adults and for children under age 18.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: That's good to know. Can I apply in another way, other than by mail? The next post office is far away from my home.[NEWLINE]agent: Yes, you can apply for Disability benefits online, or if you prefer, you can apply by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213.[NEWLINE]user: Is that number for people hard of hearing? I have some problems understanding people sometimes.[NEWLINE]agent: People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our toll-free "TTY" number, 1-800-325-0778, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday through Friday.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Those kits we talked about earlier, what do they contain?[NEWLINE]agent: The kits provide general information about the disability programs and our decision-making process that can help take some of the mystery out of applying for disability benefits.[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: Ah, interesting. And when can I expect the benefits to be paid?