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  • ¿Cómo conseguir y mantener tu primer trabajo?: Para jóvenes con discapacidades y aquellos que le apoyan

    Este seminario web está diseñado para ayudar a familias de jóvenes con discapacidades a entender cómo prepararse para el primer empleo. Se hablará sobre cómo identificar intereses, crear un resumé, practicar entrevistas, entender las acomodaciones en el trabajo y cómo apoyar a sus hijos para que tengan éxito en el mundo laboral.

    Presentadora: Nathaly Silva especialista bilingüe en WI FACETS. Soy mama de un niño con una discapacidad, él tiene Autismo y es no verbal y se lo difícil que puede ser navegar la educación especial por eso pienso que aprender lo más que se pueda sobre la condición de sus hijos y sobre la educación especial puede ayudar mucho para ser un mejor defensor de sus hijos

    Free

  • Support Group – Employment for Adults

    This support group is for Autistic adults (18+) who are post k-12. Through this support group, members can connect with a variety of participants on the topic of employment. Whether you’re currently working, looking for a job or recuperating from burn out, this group is a chance to receive support, share what works for you and learn from each other, on all things related to employment. Advanced registration is required.

    $10

  • How to Keep Your Benefits Safe When Working

    Understanding how working affects SSI and SSDI is important. This session will explore the differences between these two programs and explain the work incentives and protections built into each, so you can make informed choices without risking your benefits.

    We’ll walk you through key rules and safety nets that let you work while keeping the support you need.

    In this session, we’ll cover:

    • The difference between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
    • How you can work and keep benefits, depending on which program you’re in
    • What the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit means for your income
    • How Impairment-Related Work Expenses (IRWEs) can help reduce countable income
    • A breakdown of the work incentive phases for SSDI, including the Trial Work Period
    • Steps to take if you’re thinking about working or returning to work

    Free

  • Increasing Job Retention Through the Promoting Retention In Meaningful Employment (PRIME) Project

    Join us for an insightful webinar exploring strategies to support job retention for individuals with disabilities. Participants will learn to identify common barriers to sustained employment, gain an understanding of the conceptual framework and key interventions of the PRIME project, and explore methods for evaluating program effectiveness. This session is ideal for professionals working in disability services, workforce development, and program evaluation.

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