BDI Empowers

Ep. 9: Stress Management for Families Helping Teens with Disabilities Adjust to Life After High School

In this episode, we'll talk about the transition from high school to adulthood, the challenges it brings, and tips for caregivers whose loved ones are navigating that transition.   ** FOLLOW BDI ** ✅ Bobby Dodd Institute: https://www.bobbydodd.org/ ✅ Facebook: @bobbydoddinstitute   ✅ LinkedIn: @bobby-dodd-institute   ✅ Instagram: @bobbydoddinstitute   ✅ Threads: @bobbydoddinstitute   ** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE ** BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.

Ep. 8: The Best Ways to Handle an SSI Overpayment in 2026

In this episode, we’ll walk through what an SSI overpayment actually is, why overpayments happen so often, what to do immediately if you get a notice, the best ways to challenge, reduce, or resolve an overpayment in 2026, and how working with a benefits counselor can make all the difference.   ** FOLLOW BDI ** ✅ Bobby Dodd Institute: https://www.bobbydodd.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa09OeE5vcHB1bFdfcXViVjc5bjM1N2d0eXRKQXxBQ3Jtc0ttdFM4Y3YwSmxTcEItajdmWkpVaFpvTVZjSmdYcTJLcWhBNGhSRmJIRlVrVUpEaTRPV0hJdVRPT08wRTN0NExIQ3l5aG52NzVwNWxnN2V2dVhxM19XeXEyTEJYMFVNVDNZRnA0U2ozVFZkSGRDcU1GWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bobbydodd.org%2F&v=fN_U7daDs-Y] ✅ Facebook: @bobbydoddinstitute ✅ LinkedIn: @bobby-dodd-institute ✅ Instagram: @bobbydoddinstitute ✅ Threads: @bobbydoddinstitute   ** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE ** BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.

Understanding Representative Payees and Trust Representatives: What They Do and Why They Matter

Today’s episode is all about two very important roles that often come up when someone receives disability benefits: Representative Payees and Trust Representatives. These roles exist to protect benefits, manage money responsibly, and support long-term stability—but they do very different things. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand what each role is, what responsibilities come with each, why these roles matter so much, and when someone might need one—or both.   ** FOLLOW BDI ** ✅ Bobby Dodd Institute: https://www.bobbydodd.org/ [https://www.bobbydodd.org/] ✅ Facebook: @bobbydoddinstitute ✅ LinkedIn: @bobby-dodd-institute ✅ Instagram: @bobbydoddinstitute ✅ Threads: @bobbydoddinstitute   ** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE ** BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.

Ep. 6: What is Medicaid Payback, Who It Affects, and How to Protect Your Assets

If you’re a person with a disability, a caregiver, or a family member navigating complex benefits, you already know that the financial side of disability services can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s incredibly important—but often misunderstood—and that is Medicaid Payback, who it applies to, and what you can do to protect your or your loved one’s assets.   ** FOLLOW BDI ** ✅ Bobby Dodd Institute: https://www.bobbydodd.org/ [https://www.bobbydodd.org/] ✅ Facebook: @bobbydoddinstitute ✅ LinkedIn: @bobby-dodd-institute ✅ Instagram: @bobbydoddinstitute ✅ Threads: @bobbydoddinstitute   ** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE ** BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.

How to Keep Your Benefits Safe When Working with a Disability

If you’re a person with a disability, or you’re a caregiver supporting a loved one, you already know that navigating benefits can feel complicated — especially when work enters the picture. Many families worry that even a small job or part-time work might jeopardize essential supports like SSI, SSDI, or Medicaid.  In this episode, we’re talking about how to keep your benefits safe while working, how to understand the rules for SSI and SSDI, and how to take advantage of the powerful work incentive programs that exist to help you succeed in the workplace without losing the supports you rely on.  Let’s get started.