Austin receives SNAP, but has no income. After an injury, he experienced depression and stopped cooperating with industrial insurance so he lost his disability payments and medical. His wife then divorced him. Since the divorce he has been living in his car and holding a sign on street corners begging. He rarely sees his children because he does not have a home for them to visit. He recently went to a social service agency to ask for assistance. Which barriers stand in Austin's way?

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Austin faces several barriers, including his lack of income and the loss of disability payments and medical coverage due to non-cooperation with industrial insurance. His divorce and subsequent homelessness also present significant challenges. As a member of the underclass, he may lack resources to deal with his depression and may not have job skills that are compatible with his injury. These factors likely contribute to his difficulty in finding housing and earning a living. The other options, B, C, and D, do not fully capture the complex range of barriers that Austin faces. While coping skills and substance abuse may be issues for some homeless individuals, they do not necessarily apply to all cases, and not all disabled individuals are eligible for the same level of housing assistance and welfare programs.

Austin Receives SNAP, but Has No Income