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Our first Webcast in the 2007 Webcast Series - January 30th, 2007

Dispelling Myths about How Paid Employment Affects Social Security Disability Benefits

Date: 1/30/2007, 2:00pm ET

Register for This Webcast or Register for the Entire Series (See pricing below)

Jennifer McDonough
Jennifer McDonough

Lucy Miller
Lucy Miller

This webcast will identify the 10 most common myths that providers have on the impact of work on Social Security Disability benefit payments, Medicaid, and Medicare.

The presentation will provide a broad overview of the work rules and highlight areas where the most mistakes are made. Proven strategies and techniques for avoiding common pitfalls will be discussed. In addition the presenters will share several easy-to-use tools to enhance staff understanding of Social Security work rules and incentives.

CRP-RCEP / RRTC 2007 Webcast Series

2007 Webcast Brochure
Brochure PDF

Connect to live video presentations using your computer. 45 minute presentations are followed by 30 minute live chatroom sessions where you ask questions directly of the presenters from your computer.

Don't miss this opportunity to receive live presentations and earn CRCs on the following current topics:

  • 1/30/07 - Dispelling Myths about How Paid Employment Affects Social Security Disability Benefits - What CRPs Need to Know Right NOW!

  • 2/27/07 - Transition from School to Careers for Youth with Disabilities

  • 3/20/07 - Project SEARCH - An Innovative Transition Program

  • 4/16/07 - Employment for Individuals with Disabilities with Criminal Records

  • 5/15/07 - Transition to Meaningful Adult Roles: You Can't Put a Square Peg in a Round Hole - A Journey

  • 5/22/07 - Organization Change - Examples of Successful Case Studies

  • 6/12/07 - Customized Self Employment

You may register for the series or for single webcasts:

  • Individual access to single webcast - $50
  • Agency access (5 connections) to single webcast - $175
  • Individual subscription to webcast series - $150
  • Agency subscription (5 connections) to webcast series - $550

Meet the Webcast Presenters and Register Online.

 

Complimentary Telework Webcast Archive

Jane Anderson
Jane Anderson

Richard Horne
Richard Horne

Richard Salnick
Richard Salnick

Title:  The Nuts and Bolts of Telework - Increasing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Presenters:  
Richard Horne, Jane Anderson, Richard Salnick

In this webcast, the presenters discussed the basics of telework. Telework can be used as a strategy for return-to-work for people with disabilities and for increasing competitive employment for disabled Veterans. The webcast included an overview of Federal interest in telework, given by Richard Horne, an in depth review of exactly what telework consists of, given by Jane Anderson, and an exploration of the success of Expediter, given by Richard Salnick.

In addition, the presenters gave an overview of the resources and services that are available for employers and job-seekers on the new DOL-ODEP TeleworkUSA.net website. We take employers through the steps needed to build a successful telework environment, enjoy the many perks of holding telework positions in their companies, and the rewards of engaging job-seekers that need to work remotely. View this Archive

APSE Call for Papers - Deadline Extended

APSE Conference Employment for All - Show Me the Future - It's Bigger Than You Think! APSE 2007 Kansas City - Conference Call for Presentations. Submission Deadline Extended: February 15, 2007. Submit your proposal online

The 18th Annual National APSE Conference will take place from July 16-18, 2007 in Kansas City, Missouri. This year's conference challenges you to join in shaping the future of supported employment! Register Online for the APSE Conference

 

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit has been Extended

In December, Congress once again extended the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) through the end of this year. Along with the extension, Congress combined WOTC and the Welfare to Work Tax Credit, with this combination becoming effective January 1, 2007. The WOTC extension was for two years, with first year being retroactive to January 1, 2006 (the authority on this tax credit expired December 31, 2005.) Employers who hired eligible individuals during 2006 will now be able to claim the WOTC credit. And, employers can be guaranteed the credit for hires throughout 2007.

Other key modifications of the combined credit include expanded eligibility for WOTC (raised age ceiling for food stamp recipients from 25 to 40), revised eligibility requirements for ex-felons (without regard to family income) and a modification of the filing deadline for WOTC claimants from 21 to 28 days.

For more information on WOTC: http://www.doleta.gov/business/Incentives/opptax/