Employment for All

EP-17 A CONVERSATION WITH "OUR VIEW" FOUNDER, ART ASTON Recording Date: August 25, 2020 Transcript: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/37BLtnZ [https://bit.ly/37BLtnZ] Keywords: Our View, Art Aston, disability, disability awareness, disability conversations, courage, resilience, Jake’s Place, inclusive play experiences Episode summary: Joe talks with Art Aston, founder ofOur View for Lifeand Executive Director of Build Jake’s Place, who shares the work he is doing to raise awareness around disabilities. Having lived with Spina Bifida, he shares his firsthand experiences and knowledge with others to bring awareness and, as he says, change the conversation. Art takes these conversations into schools to raise awareness among students and provide different perspectives about disability. He also hosts theOurViewpodcast where he shares the stories of others. To access the OurView podcast to towww.our-view.com [http://www.our-view.com/]. To learn more about Build Jake’s Place, or to contribute, go towww.buildjakesplace.org [http://www.buildjakesplace.org/]. Topical Index: * Introductions [00:17] * Who is Art Aston? [01:06] * Our View’s vision [03:57] * Taking the message to schools [07:02] * Best questions asked [10:46] * Continuing during Covid [13:14] * Jake’s Place [16:14] * Our View podcast [23:23] * Closing [29:15] Subscribe to Our PodcastSubscribe to Our Podcast Find out more at https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co [https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

_EP-16__BENEFITS PLANNING SERIES PART 2: IRWES – IMPAIRMENT RELATED WORK EXPENSES Recording Date: September 17, 2020 Transcript: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/2JXGzcn [https://bit.ly/2JXGzcn] Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid, IRWE Episode summary: Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and IRWEs – Impairment Related Work Expenses, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work. Topical Index: * Introductions [00:12] * What Is IRWE? [00:53] * Why are they important? [01:34] * What counts as an IRWE? [02:09] * Keeping Track of my IRWEs [05:09] * Reporting my IRWEs [05:47] * Closing [07:11] Resources:   WIPPA Phone (1-866-968-7842) WIPPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967)    Subscribe to Our Podcast Find out more at https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co [https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

_EP-15__BENEFITS PLANNING SERIES PART 2: MEDICAID Recording Date: September 17, 2020 Transcript: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/3nnzT5E [https://bit.ly/3nnzT5E] Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid Episode summary: Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and Medicaid, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work. Topical Index: * Introductions [00:17] * What Is Medicaid [01:10] * Who is Eligible? [01:41] * Who administers Medicaid [03:08] * What is 1619b? [05:02] * Threshold Amounts, IRWEs and more [07:20] * MAWD – Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities [08:03] * Closing [14:12] Resources: WIPPA Phone (1-866-968-7842) WIPPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967) Subscribe to Our Podcast Find out more at https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co [https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

UNDERSTANDING YOU BENEFITS SERIES PART 2 The Impact of Work on Social Security Income (SSI) RECORDING DATE September 9, 2020 TRANSCRIPT: Download transcript here https://bit.ly/315OSYT [https://bit.ly/315OSYT] INTRODUCTION Join Suzanne Erb and Martine DeLorenzo (Disability Rights PA) for an overview of what to expect when you receive SSI benefits and enter the workforce. TOPICAL INDEX * Introduction [00:00] * What Is SSI / What Should I Do if I Start to Work [01:16] * How Much Can I Earn and Still Receive SSI? [03:34] * What Happens to My Medical Benefits? [05:13] * What Should I Do to Prevent Problems with My SSI Benefits? [05:58] * How Do I Report My Earnings? [06:33] * There's An App For That [08:05] * Report Monthly / Inform SSI if You Stop Working [08:15] * Closing [10:20] Subscribe to Our Podcast Find out more at https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co [https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

EPISODE 13: BENEFITS PLANNING SERIES PART 1 An Interview with Disability Rights PA / WIPA RECORDING DATE: September 2, 2020 TRANSCRIPT: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/2F3iFsY [https://bit.ly/2F3iFsY] Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work Episode summary: Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information for obtaining benefits planning counselling for SSI / SSDI recipients, helping them enter the world of work. Topical Index: * Introductions [00:02] * What Is WIPA [01:07] * How Can WIPA Help Me [01:52] * WIPA and Students [02:05] * Contact Information for WIPA / WIPA process [05:00] * Resources for the Blind [07:14] * WIPA for all SSI / SSDI recipients [08:03] * Closing [10:22] Resources: * WIPA Phone (1-866-968-7842) * WIPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967) Subscribe to Our Podcast Find out more at https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co [https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].