Overview of Social Security Work Incentives for Families and Persons Served (2 hours)

This training highlights the main barriers to employment for Social Security disability beneficiaries. Participants are educated on existing work incentives, reporting requirements, beneficiary rights and employment support programs that can help them realize that work is possible. A variety of community resources are shared so individuals know where and how to obtain the appropriate supports they may need to make informed decisions about employment and benefits.

This training is designed for individuals with disabilities who receive SSI and/or SSDI and family members.

Training Feedback:

“I have attended other meetings on SSI benefits and your presentation was the best one I’ve gone to.  The information was so clear and very easy to follow, and you presented things in a way that was easy to understand.”

“I didn’t know much about SSI and SSDI going into this workshop. This gave me a good understanding of them both and gave me some material to process.”

“Overall, very helpful. Presented a lot of confusing info in an easy to understand way. Thank you.”

“Everyone had the same questions that I had and they were answered thoroughly.”

“It allowed participants to ask questions out of scope, but was quick to bring it back to topic.”

“Information was presented in an organized, easy-to-understand way.”

“Great overview, with anecdotes that shed deeper light.”