The Social Security Administration (SSA) is hosting a series of free community events around the country for beneficiaries with disabilities and their families. These Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE) are held by local organizations and can help people receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSDI or SSI) learn more about the Ticket to Work Program, connect with local training and employment resources, and explore opportunities to increase income. For more resources in your state go to Disability.gov’s homepage and select your state from the drop-down menu under “Information by State”.
The President’s 2011 budget proposes draconian changes to Independent Living Programs. Your help is urgently needed in contacting the White House, your senators and your representatives to let them know this is a BAD idea.Click here for details
for undergraduates with a disability pursing college full-time. For details click here . Deadline March 1, 2010.
The American Association of People with Disabilities is accepting applications for the 2010 summer internship in Washington, DC. Deadline is January 8, 2010.Details
The State Rehabilitation Council and Statewide Independent Living Council will be holding public meetings in January to obtain input on the needs for vocational rehabilitation and independent living services for people with disabilities in Georgia. Please see attached for further details on how you can let your voice be heard. More info
The U.S. Justice Department has signed an agreement with Glynn County to ensure civic access to people with disabilities. Details
Ask them to preserve The CLASS Provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Details
Cancer survivors who had functional limitations or disability before diagnosis.More Info
to Chatham County residents who are members of one of five groups. Click here for more info.