On-Demand WELN Social Security Benefits and Work Incentives

This WELN training is sponsored by the Washington State   Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA).

• Understand the differences in how income affects the two social security cash disability benefits programs (Title II SSI and Title XVI SSDI/CDB).
• Have a basic understanding of an impairment related work expense and a plan for achieving self-support.
• Gain a general knowledge of the rules for Medicaid vs. Medicare, and the associated cash benefits program for this framework.
• Have a working description of how access to Medicaid may be essential in accessing employment services. 
• Gain the ability to list how, where, and why benefits planning is accessed.

Now offered On-Demand in May 2020!

• Replaces the previous WELN format of the 2-day in-person training.
• Complete the course on your own schedule from 9am, May 1st through 5pm, May 29th.
• Course content is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week online during the dates listed above.
• $25.00 registration fee
• Online access information to be sent the week prior to the start of the course.

 The Trainers:

Susan Harrell, Assistant Executive Director, Wise has worked with and on behalf of people with disabilities through direct service, service agency management and governmental and agency consulting since 1985, with a specific focus on employment as an essential component to assure community integration, financial stability and quality of life.  Susan specializes in the following consultation and training topics: Job Development; Job Coaching; Social Security and Medical Benefits; Work Incentives; Individual Resource Development; Person-Centered Planning; and Policies and Regulations Related to the Self-Sufficiency of Individuals with Disabilities.  Susan recently obtained a Certificate in Advanced Professional Development for Assistive Technology Application from California State University, Northridge.