Work Without Limits Blog

HUD Earned Income Disregard and the Affordable Connectivity Plan programs are coming to an end. But it is not all bad news.

Published April 16, 2024

Author: Brian Forsythe, CPWIC, Work Without Limits

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Earned Income Disregard (EID) program stopped as of January 1, 2024, which means no new applications are being accepted. However, if you were in the program on or before January 1, 2024,... Read more >

Everyone is searching for talent, but are you looking in the right place, and are you ready?

Published January 28, 2022

Author: Bonnie Rivers, Work Without Limits, Director of Employer Relations

Diversity is not just nice to have in business – it is imperative to drive innovation, deliver relevant products and services that resonate with customers, and enhance corporate culture and productivity. Work Without Limits, an initiative of UMass Chan Medical... Read more >

COVID-19 Stimulus Payments and Public Benefits

Published April 13, 2020

Author: Brian Forsythe, Sr. CWIC, Work Without Limits

Updated 9/9/2021 I have been receiving a lot of inquiries from individuals with disabilities regarding the stimulus payments and how they will affect their public benefits. So here is what I know. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): If you receive... Read more >

Summer Intern Gains Opportunity to Network and Grow Career

Published August 28, 2019

Author: Christina Scott, Work Without Limits, Commonwealth Medicine Intern

A summer internship for a college student is a dream come true. But getting an internship two summers in a row for the same company? Now that’s what I call lucky. I have been a summer intern twice for Commonwealth... Read more >

Meet the Work Without Limits Team: Brian Forsythe

Published August 12, 2019

Author: Brian Forsythe, CWIC, Work Without Limits

What is your name, title, and role with Work Without Limits? Brian Forsythe, Community Work Incentive Coordinator (CWIC). I provide Public Benefits Counseling to individuals with disabilities receiving SSDI and SSI who are working or looking for work. How long... Read more >

Citizens Bank: Supporting accessible programming for Autism Spectrum Disorders at The Imagine Walk

Published June 20, 2019

Author: Tom Whittam, Employer Brand Marketing Content Marketer at Citizens Bank

At Citizens Bank, we understand that a good bank is at the heart of a community, and that investing in our communities enriches us all. We also know that our colleagues love to volunteer and give back. When we can... Read more >

Bring Your Whole Self to Work: An Interview with MAPFRE’s Steven Shiner, Senior Vice President Claims & Executive Sponsor, Being MAPFRE Committee

Published March 18, 2019

Author: Steven Shiner, Senior Vice President Claims, MAPFRE USA

Work Without Limits is always proud to highlight the wonderful work being done by the inclusive employer sponsors in our Disability:IN Massachusetts network. This month, we are featuring the great effort initiated by MAPFRE USA’s Being MAPFRE Committee. To raise... Read more >

4th Annual Disability Mentoring Day: A Record-Breaking Year!

Published March 15, 2019

Author: Kathy Muhr, Director of Community Engagement, Work Without Limits

On March 5th, 2019, UMass Medical School’s Work Without Limits initiative, in collaboration with the American Association of People with Disabilities, held the 4th Annual Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) in Massachusetts. DMD promotes career development for people with disabilities through... Read more >

Meet the Work Without Limits Team: Kathy Muhr

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Author: Kathy Muhr, Director of Community Engagement, Work Without Limits

What is your name, title, and role with Work Without Limits? My name is Kathy Muhr. I am the Director of Community Engagement at Work Without Limits. How long have you held this position? I started working at UMass Medical... Read more >

Meet the Work Without Limits Team: Bonnie Rivers

Published February 12, 2019

Author: Bonnie Rivers, Director Employer Relations, Work Without Limits

How long have you held this position?: Since Oct. 2017 Best part of the job: The best part of my job is working on a small and mighty, mission driven team that can drive and feel impact with our employer... Read more >