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Disability Benefits 101: Working with a disability in California

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Commissioner Astrue Asks Inspector General to Investigate California and Hawaii Disability Determination Services

States of California and Hawaii have recently implemented practices that deny applicants the right to receive full consideration of their Social Security disability claims.

The President and First Lady Seek Prospective Leaders for the White House Fellows Program

The White House Fellows Program has equipped emerging leaders with a depth of knowledge about governance and cultivated a lasting commitment to civic engagement. We will need new partnerships.

Social Security Administration Makes Work a Reality with Individuals with Disabilities

The Social Security Administration understands that for people receiving benefits, returning to work is a dream for most and a reality to few. This year SSA took one step further in being proactive.

I Want Your Experiences – Good or Bad!

Michael Van Essen's Of Benefit To All blogspot can only be as good as the information that is contained within. He is calling for all readers to share their knowledge and experiences.

Americorps Program and Their Committment to Inclusion

AmeriCorps is a national service program often referred to as the "Domestic Peace Corps." People who join AmeriCorps commit to do a year of service in exchange for a modest living stipend and a scholarship. AmeriCorps is a real-life education and work experience wrapped into one. AmeriCorps is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to volunteers with disabilities. Thanks to the Heart Act of 2008, individuals receiving SSI and SSDI payments can accept AmeriCorps stipends without jeopardizing their Social Security benefits.

Social Security Must Provide Accessible Formats

For years, many Social Security recipients have received notices in a format they can't read. That is about to change.

SSI Recipients Can Now Report Wages by Telephone

Social Security has introduced a new automated wage reporting system for SSI recipients. The system allows SSI recipients to report their work income via telephone in the beginning of each month.

Eligibility Rules for Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy Change in 2010

Medicare has made eligibility more accessible for the Medicare Part D Extra Help / Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program. Changes in the law will make it easier for more people to qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs.

Policy Update: AB 1269

More than surviving with Medi-Cal’s Working Disabled Program

H.R 1205 ABLE Act of 2009

Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 or the ABLE Act of 2009. This bill allows people with a disability and their families, to save money in an ABLE account.

The Veterans Benefits Online Tools Project at WID

WID is very proud to share that we are using this report to start the planning to build a national online benefits tools and information services web site, so veterans can better navigate benefit programs and secure available employment as they transition to civilian life.

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit Extended Through August 31, 2011

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) promotes the hiring of individuals who qualify as a member of a target group and provides a federal tax credit to employers who hire these individuals.

SSA Access Ability: recruiting individuals with disabilities

SSA is recruiting qualified applicants with disabilities for career opportunities in a variety of fields.

Getting Help Paying COBRA Premiums

The program is now more affordable for many people.

Social Security Administration (San Francisco Region) Selective Placement Program

SSA’s Selective Placement Program assists qualified individuals with disabilities obtain non-competitive employment under the Schedule A hiring authority (appointments for individuals with mental retardation, severe physical disabilities or psychiatric disabilities).

Book Promotion: Sticks and Stones: Disabled People’s Stories of Abuse, Defiance and Resilience

Edited by Marsha Saxton, this is a collection of fifty stories about facing abuse and violence, published by the World Institute on Disability. The compelling stories are told by a diverse group of people with disabilities, as well as family members, services providers, and other allies, and cover a wide range of mistreatment and recovery experiences. By sharing their stories, these writers hope to empower similar survivors to resist and to disclose abuse and violence, to recover if abuse occurs, and to move ahead to live strong, fulfilling lives.

Call and Response: How Would you Describe your Experiences with DB101 Calculators?

DB101 looks for user responses to calculator tools.

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