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Ep.17 – Personal Journeys - A Conversation with Art Aston, founder of "Our View"

Ep.16 – Ep. 16_Benefits Planning Series Part 4:

IRWEs - Impairment Related Work Expenses

_Ep-16__Benefits Planning Series Part 2:

IRWES – Impairment Related Work Expenses

Recording Date: September 17, 2020

Transcript: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/2JXGzcn

Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid, IRWE

Episode summary: 

Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and IRWEs – Impairment Related Work Expenses, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work. 

Topical Index:

  • Introductions [00:12]
  • What Is IRWE? [00:53]
  • Why are they important? [01:34]
  • What counts as an IRWE? [02:09]
  • Keeping Track of my IRWEs [05:09]
  • Reporting my IRWEs [05:47]
  • Closing [07:11]

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Ep.15 – Benefits Planning Series Part 3 - Medicaid

_Ep-15__Benefits Planning Series Part 2:

Medicaid

Recording Date: September 17, 2020

Transcript: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/3nnzT5E

Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid

Episode summary:

Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and Medicaid, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work.

Topical Index:

  • Introductions [00:17]
  • What Is Medicaid [01:10]
  • Who is Eligible? [01:41]
  • Who administers Medicaid [03:08]
  • What is 1619b? [05:02]
  • Threshold Amounts, IRWEs and more [07:20]
  • MAWD – Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities [08:03]
  • Closing [14:12]

Resources:

WIPPA Phone (1-866-968-7842) WIPPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967)

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Ep.14 – Benefits Planning Series Part 2

Impact of Work on Social Security Income (SSI)

Understanding You Benefits Series Part 2

The Impact of Work on Social Security Income (SSI)

Recording Date

September 9, 2020

Transcript:

Download transcript here https://bit.ly/315OSYT

Introduction

Join Suzanne Erb and Martine DeLorenzo (Disability Rights PA) for an overview of what to expect when you receive SSI benefits and enter the workforce.

Topical Index

  • Introduction [00:00]
  • What Is SSI / What Should I Do if I Start to Work [01:16]
  • How Much Can I Earn and Still Receive SSI? [03:34]
  • What Happens to My Medical Benefits? [05:13]
  • What Should I Do to Prevent Problems with My SSI Benefits? [05:58]
  • How Do I Report My Earnings? [06:33]
  • There's An App For That [08:05]
  • Report Monthly / Inform SSI if You Stop Working [08:15]
  • Closing [10:20] Subscribe to Our Podcast

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Ep.13 – Benefits Planning Series Part 1

An Interview with Disability Rights Pennsylvania - WIPA

Episode 13: Benefits Planning Series Part 1

An Interview with Disability Rights PA / WIPA

Recording Date:

September 2, 2020

Transcript:

Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/2F3iFsY

Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work

Episode summary: Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information for obtaining benefits planning counselling for SSI / SSDI recipients, helping them enter the world of work.

Topical Index:

  • Introductions [00:02]
  • What Is WIPA [01:07]
  • How Can WIPA Help Me [01:52]
  • WIPA and Students [02:05]
  • Contact Information for WIPA / WIPA process [05:00]
  • Resources for the Blind [07:14]
  • WIPA for all SSI / SSDI recipients [08:03]
  • Closing [10:22]

Resources:

  • WIPA Phone (1-866-968-7842)
  • WIPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967)

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Ep.12 – Pop-Up Employment Forum 5/20/2020

Western PA Employment Providers - Reports from the Yellow Zones

Episode 12: Pop-up Employment Forum – 5-20-20

Western PA Employment Providers - Reports from the Yellow Zones

Recording Date: 5/20/2020

Transcript:

Download available here: https://bit.ly/3cNP565

Keywords: employment forum, employment support, supported employment, Covid-19 employment support resources, employment support during Covid-19

Episode summary: Tune in and hear from Employment Providers from western Pennsylvania as they discuss their experiences working in yellow zones and ways that they are supporting their consumers and employees in this new environment.

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Ep.11 – Pop-Up Employment Forum 5/13/2020

Upcoming Reverse Job Recruitment Event

Episode 11: Pop-up Employment Forum 5-13-2020

Upcoming Reverse Recruitment Event

Recording Date: May 13, 2020

Transcript:

Download available here: https://bit.ly/3fawp1S

Keywords: employment forum, reverse recruitment, reverse job fair, job fair, employment support, supported employment, Covid-19 employment support resources, employment support during Covid-19

Episode summary: In this episode, Allison Smale from Kencrest shares information about an upcoming Reverse Job Recruitment event. Tune in and find out more about the event and ways that you can help job seekers and businesses get matched!

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Ep.10 – Pop-up Employment Forum 5-6-2020

APSE (Association for People Supporting Employment First) Update

Episode 10: Pop-up Employment Forum 5-6-2020

APSE (Association for People Supporting Employment First) Update

Recording Date: May 6, 2020

Episode transcript: Available for download here: https://bit.ly/37laTEW

Keywords: employment forum, APSE, employment support, supported employment, Covid-19 employment support resources, employment support during Covid-19

Episode summary: In this episode, Erica Belois-Pacer, Professional Development Director at National APSE shares news about the upcoming APSE Conference set to kickoff June 16th and June 17th. Erica also shares information and resources from the APSE website including information regarding upcoming webinars, professional development opportunities and CESP certifications.

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Ep.9 – Pop-Up Employment Forum - 4/29/2020

Plans for #MaskUpPA

Episode 9: Pop-Up Employment Forum - 4/29/2020

Plans for #MaskUpPA

Recording Date

April 29, 2020

Transcript:

Download available here: https://bit.ly/2Wlo8S4

Keywords: employment forum, unemployment, unemployment insurance, benefits, unemployment and Covid-19, employment support, supported employment, Covid-19 employment support resources, employment support during Covid-19, #MaskUpPA

Episode summary: This Q & A session was provided for Philadelphia Area Supported Employment providers in response to the Covid-19 health crisis. The purpose of this forum was to provide support and guidance to employment providers as they struggle to continue to meet the needs of job-seekers and workers with disabilities during this time. In this episode, Lisa Svidron (Mainstay Life Services, Western PA), Courtney Harless (Penn-Mar Human Services, Northeastern PA), Tara Mullen and Julia Blackwell (JEVS Human Services – Philadelphia, Southern NJ) share how their organizations are handling the current Covid-19 crisis and what proactive measures they are taking in May in #MaskUpPA. We hope you find these resources helpful. The forum will be scheduled weekly throughout the business restrictions related to the Corona virus. If you wish to join these calls, click the Join Our Mailing List link below to be notified of upcoming sessions

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Ep.8 – Pop-Up Employment Forum - 4/22/2020

Taking Care of Self and Others Amidst Covid-19

Episode 8: Pop-Up Employment Forum - 4/22/2020

_Taking Care of Self and Others Amidst Covid-19 _

Recording Date:

April 22, 2020

Transcript:

Download available here: https://bit.ly/3fFx6Bm

Keywords: employment forum, unemployment, unemployment insurance, benefits, unemployment and Covid-19, employment support, supported employment, Covid-19 employment support resources, employment support during Covid-19, self-care

Episode summary: This Q & A session was provided for Philadelphia Area Supported Employment providers in response to the Covid-19 health crisis. The purpose of this forum was to provide support and guidance to employment providers as they struggle to continue to meet the needs of job-seekers and workers with disabilities during this time. In this episode, Jessica Stover from Networks for Training and Development shares ways to recognize how stress and anxiety physically manifest in the body and some self-care strategies to use when you’re feeling overwhelmed. We hope you find these resources helpful. The forum will be scheduled weekly throughout the business restrictions related to the Coronavirus. If you wish to join these calls, click the Join Our Mailing List link below to be notified of upcoming sessions

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Ep.7 – Pop-Up Employment Forum - 4/15/2020

Career Exploration Strategies In a Time of Crisis

Episode 7: Pop-up Employment Forum – 4/15/2020

Career Exploration Strategies In a Time of Crisis

Recording Date:

April 15, 2020

Transcript:

Download available here: https://bit.ly/3b0FYOA

Keywords: employment forum, Career Exploration, supported employment, Covid-19 employment support resources, employment support during Covid-19

Episode summary: This Q & A session was provided for Philadelphia Area Supported Employment providers in response to the Covid-19 health crisis. The purpose of this forum is to provide support and guidance to employment providers as they struggle to continue to meet the needs of jobseekers and workers with disabilities during this time. In this episode, Andrea Consigny, Chelsea Lutts and Kate Schultz from SPIN, Inc. share some creative strategies they’ve implemented to assist consumers who are in the Career Exploration step of their employment journeys. We hope you find these resources helpful. The forum will be scheduled weekly throughout the business restrictions related to the Coronavirus. If you wish to join these calls, click the Join Our Mailing List link below to be notified of upcoming sessions.

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