Work Without Limits Public Benefits trainings address several topics related to some of the biggest employment challenges that people with disabilities face including how work income affects public benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicare, and Medicaid.
We offer trainings for:
- Job developers and employment specialists
- Individuals with disabilities who receive SSI and/or SSDI and family members
Unless otherwise noted, all courses are:
- Available for in-person or virtual delivery via Zoom with live transcription enabled
- Highly interactive (regardless of delivery format)
- Concluded with relevant resources to supplement the training and an online training evaluation
- Followed up with an evaluation summary infographic to the coordinator
Training Offerings
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The Nuts and Bolts of SSI and SSDI, Public Health Insurance and Other Public Benefits
This comprehensive training provides detailed information on both Social Security disability benefit programs (SSI and SSDI), work incentives and health insurance (Medicare and Medicaid) associated with each program, and other public benefits that are available.
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Disability Benefits and Transition Age Youth
This 2 hour training provides information related to the significant benefit changes that young adults with disabilities need to understand as they approach adulthood.
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Overview of Social Security Work Incentives for Families and Persons Served
This 2 hour training highlights the main barriers to employment for Social Security disability beneficiaries.
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The Basics of Social Security Work Incentives for Providers
This 2 hour training addresses common myths around work and Social Security disability benefits (SSI and SSDI), while providing an overview of work incentives that offset the myths.
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The Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) Intensive
This training provides in-depth information and tools to assist recipients of Social Security disability benefits to write, submit and maintain a PASS Plan.
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Understanding Corporate Disability Inclusion Practices: A Service Provider Training
Attendees will increase their understanding of how to effectively educate job seekers with disabilities on corporate disability inclusion practices, characteristics of disability inclusive employers, and navigating self-identification and disclosure during the interview and employment process.
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VBA vs. SSA Benefits and Work
This training addresses the differences between disability benefits offered by the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA).
What Attendees Are Saying...
“I liked that there was a deep dive into the details and working relationships with all “systems”. I love that it was interactive, questions were encouraged and addressed in the moment rather than held until the end and Brian was invested in making sure attendees understood what was being said.”
“It was so clear and easy to understand. I’ve attended several transition webinars presented by others but always left with my head spinning. And that tool to figure out benefits… amazing.”
“The trainer was absolutely incredibly relatable, kind, professional and intelligent!”
“I have taken several SSI &SSDI trainings and I finally feel like I get it. The presenter was very clear with her delivery of information and kept the flow of the information consistent. The slides were concise and easier to understand than previous trainings I have attended.”