Has your employment been impacted by COVID-19? Have your hours been reduced? Have you lost your job? Are you an essential worker concerned about safety? Disability Rights California invites you to attend a web-based training series for people with disabilities.
Many people with disabilities miss out on supportive services that assist us in our life’s goals. We may not know how the Department of Rehabilitation Services and programs can help you. Join us to find out what services are available to you!
If you have a disability, you may qualify to receive financial assistance from Social Security. Learn the eligibility requirements and how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
This EQUITY Video shows all the ways that people with disabilities can work and save while still keeping the benefits they need. Tom and Alex cover things like ABLE accounts, which allows people with disabilities to save for their future, and Medicaid working-disabled programs that allow us to earn money while keeping healthcare and personal attendant services. Being able to work is a cornerstone of financial success, so come learn all the ways you can get some income and still get the services you already receive!
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This EQUITY Video offers bulletproof retirement strategies that people with disabilities can employ right now to improve economic self-sufficiency. Tom and Alex explain everything from long-term investment and taking advantage of compound interest, to different ways to save money and still keep government benefits. It’s super important for people with disabilities to plan for their future, so check this out to set yourself up for a stable and successful retirement!
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In this video, you will get an overview of the IHSS assessment and service authorization processes. This video was uploaded by CaSocialService and we cannot guarantee the level of accessibility of the video and video captions. Please let us know if you have any trouble accessing this video.
This youth- and family-friendly video focuses on how to find help available to youth and young adults with disabilities after they leave high school. Several federal government programs including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Work Incentives, and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) provide benefits or support to eligible youth as they work towards their postsecondary and employment goals. Youth and families can use the information they learn to plan ahead and apply for the benefits and supports they need after high school.
This 45-minute webinar-style video provides you with guidance on the steps necessary as you apply for In-Home Support Services. IHSS is a California program, which helps pay for caregivers in the home for those who qualify. People who are prepared for the IHSS assessment say that they have a better outcome from the process. We hope this video will help you prepare for the assessment so that you and your loved one can also have a positive outcome! This video was created by the staff at Parents Helping Parents in 2018.
In this 35 minute video, you will learn how to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for your child with a disability. Best practices for a successful outcome are highlighted. Learn what SSA is looking for, and the steps you can take to increase your chances for approval.
This video was created in 2018. Some of the specifics related to $ benefits change yearly. Maximum Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment amounts increase with the cost-of-living increases that apply to Social Security benefits.
Janeth moved to Redding when she was 13 from the Bay Area. She the second oldest of seven kids and from a young age she has helped translate for her mom. Janeth previously worked as a CNA for 4 years before she started to learn about Rowell which then led her to work for her sister, Jasmin, as well as caring for other adults with disabilities who she has grown close with them and their families. She has always found myself wanting to help people so she’s happy to be able to continue with that here at Rowell. Outside of everything, Janeth enjoys trying new foods, whether that be cooking at home or trying a new restaurant. She loves to go thrifting and being on the hunt for good pieces to be re-loved. Â Her all-time favorite pastime is to just be at home watching musicals and singing her heart out on the couch.
