Employment for All Networks for Training and Development, Inc.
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The very roots of Networks for Training and Development (Networks) are based on the belief that 'work' is a right and a responsibility for all people. This strong belief has led to the development of our employment services. This podcast series highlights personal employment success stories, provides informative information on employment policies that impact us all, helps listeners connect to businesses who have realized the benefit of inclusive workspaces, shares creative and innovative approaches to employment, and much, much more.
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Personal Journeys - A Conversation with Art Aston, founder of "Our View"
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
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 of Our View for Life and 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 the Our View podcast where he shares the stories of others.
To access the OurView podcast to to www.our-view.com.
To learn more about Build Jake’s Place, or to contribute, go to 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]
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Ep. 16_Benefits Planning Series Part 4:
_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
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)
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Benefits Planning Series Part 3 - Medicaid
_Ep-15__Benefits Planning Series Part 2:
Medicaid
Recording Date: September 17, 2020
Transcript: Transcript available for download here: 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)
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Benefits Planning Series Part 2
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
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]
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Benefits Planning Series Part 1
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
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)
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Pop-Up Employment Forum 5/20/2020
Episode 12: Pop-up Employment Forum – 5-20-20
Western PA Employment Providers - Reports from the Yellow Zones
Recording Date: 5/20/2020
Transcript:
Download available here: https://bit.ly/3cNP565
Keywords: employment forum, employment support, supported employment, Covid-19 employment support resources, employment support during Covid-19
Episode summary: Tune in and hear from Employment Providers from western Pennsylvania as they discuss their experiences working in yellow zones and ways that they are supporting their consumers and employees in this new environment.
Links to Resources:
PhilaOntheJob (www.philaonthejob.org)
Employment Services Through Covid-19 (PDF)
http://www.philaonthejob.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Employment-Services-through-COVID-19.pdf
Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (PDF)
http://www.philaonthejob.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pandemic-Preparedness-in-the-Workplace-and-the-Americans-with-Disabilities-Act.pdf
Covid-19 and Employment Supports (www.philaonthejob.org)
http://www.philaonthejob.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-and-Employment-Supports-3.17.20.pdf
PA Unemployment Compensation website
https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/covid19.aspx
City of Philadelphia Information and Resources Regarding Covid-19
https://www.phila.gov/programs/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/
CDC info on Covid-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania website
https://www.pa.gov
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