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Disability Program Navigator: Training ; 2007 SSA Work Incentives Audio Conference Series

[NOTE: This training was developed and facilitated by the previous National Technical Assistance and Training provider – The University of Iowa’s Law, Health Policy, and Disability Center (LHPDC), contracted by the DPN National Program Office. In order to preserve the integrity of this resource, it does appear in its original form, which includes reference to the previous National Technical Assistance and Training provider.]

In October of 2007 the former National Technical Assistance and Training provider, (The Law, Health Policy and Disability Center out of the University of Iowa's College of Law), hosted a four-part Audio Conference Series on the Social Security Administration’s Work Incentives and other Incentive Programs. Listed below are the materials to all four sessions as well as audio-archives for each of the sessions.

Part I : SSA Work Incentives Audio Conference Series

October 4, 2007 and 3:00pm - 04:30pm EDT

Part I of the SSA Series provided a general overview of the DPN’s role as resource on SSA and other Work Incentives

Links to Training:

To listen, click on one of the following three different audio file formats:
QuickTime
MP3 Version
Windows Media Audio Version
* Please be sure to have your computer's speakers are plugged in and turned up in order to hear the audio

Materials / Resources:

Following are the links to download the resources and materials referenced during this webinar:
2007 SSA Series - Overview and Presenter Bios (.doc)
This document contains an overview and presenter bios..
2007 SSA Series - List of Specialists (.doc)
This document contains the list of specialists.
2007 SSA Series - DPN Handouts and Snapshots (.doc)
This document contains all of the DPN Handouts and Snapshots.
Note: To download a zipped archive folder containing all of the Matererials / Resources, see the bottom of this page.

Part II : SSA Work Incentives Audio Conference Series

October 9, 2008, 03:00pm - 04:30pm EDT

Part II of the SSA Series provided a general overview of the SSI /SSDI Work Incentives, as well as provided information and handouts on Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA), Subsidy Reports and Employer Subsidies, SSDI Work Records, and an Updated Glossary of Terms.

Links to Training:

To listen, click on one of the following three different audio file formats:
QuickTime
MP3 Version
Windows Media Audio Version
* Please be sure to have your computer's speakers are plugged in and turned up in order to hear the audio

Materials / Resources:

Following are the links to download the resources and materials referenced during this webinar:
2007 SSA Series - Overview and Presenter Bios (.doc)
This document contains an overview and presenter bios..
2007 SSA Series - Overview of Work Incentives (.doc)
This document contains an overview of work incentives.
2007 SSA Series - COLA Chart (.doc)
This document contains the COLA Chart.
2007 SSA Series - Subsidy Report Form (.doc)
This document contains the subsidy Report Form.
2007 SSA Series - Employer Subsidy Form (.doc)
This document contains the Employer subsidy Form.
2007 SSA Series – SSDI Work Record (.doc)
This document contains the SSDI work record.
2007 SSA Series – Updated Glossary of Terms (.doc)
This document contains the updated glossary of terms.
Note: To download a zipped archive folder containing all of the Matererials / Resources, see the bottom of this page.

Part III : SSA Work Incentives Audio Conference Series

October 16, 2008, 03:00pm - 04:30pm EDT

Part III of the SSA Series addressed the roles of SSA specialists as well as several specific Work Incentive programs and when and how to access them. .

Links to Training:

To listen, click on one of the following three different audio file formats:
QuickTime
MP3 Version
Windows Media Audio Version
* Please be sure to have your computer's speakers are plugged in and turned up in order to hear the audio

Materials / Resources:

Following are the links to download the resources and materials referenced during this webinar:
2007 SSA Series – Overview and Presenter Bios (.doc)
This document provides an overview and presenter bios.
2007 SSA Series – List of Specialists (.doc)
This document contains the list of specialists..
2007 SSA Series – PowerPoint Presentation, SSA Resources and Specialists to Know (.ppt)
This is the PowerPoint of the SSA resources and specialists to know.
Note: To download a zipped archive folder containing all of the Matererials / Resources, see the bottom of this page.

Part IV – SSA Work Incentives Audio Conference Series

October 23, 2008, 03:00pm - 04:30pm EDT

Part IV of the SSA Series discussed other work incentives and programs that impact the successful employment of persons with disabilities. Additionally, guidance on navigating the SSA website was also provided.

Links to Training:

To listen, click on one of the following three different audio file formats:
QuickTime
MP3 Version
Windows Media Audio Version
* Please be sure to have your computer's speakers are plugged in and turned up in order to hear the audio

Materials / Resources:

Following are the links to download the resources and materials referenced during this webinar:
2007 SSA Series- Overview and Presenter Bios (.doc)
This document provides an overview and presenter bios.
2007 SSA Series – Other Work Incentives (.doc)
This document contains other work incentives.
2007 SSA Series – Building Assets with Plans for Achieving Self-Support (.doc)
This document provides building assest with plans for achieving self-support.
2007 SSA Series – IDAs, Your Opportunity to Build Assets and Maintain Benefit Eligibility (.doc)
This document contains IDA's, your opportunity to build assets and maintain benefit eligibility.
- 2007 SSA Series – Self-Employment, An Asset Building Strategy for SSI Recipients) (.doc)
  This document contains self-employment, and an asset building strategy for SSI recipients.
Note: To download a zipped archive folder containing all of the Matererials / Resources, see the bottom of this page.

zip archive of Part I, II, III, and IV Matererials / Resources (358 kb)
A zipped archive folder containing ALL of the above Matererials / Resources for this entire page.

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