Author: HDI Staff
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The Impact of Employment on Social Security Disability Benefits – How Working and Benefits Work Together
Did you know a person over the age of 18 could earn $1200/month (gross) and still maintain eligibility for a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) […]
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Unscrambling Myths: The Truth about Work, Wages, and Waivers for Persons with Disabilities
This lecture addresses the true impact of wages on benefits and patient liability. This presentation includes a comparison between benefit streams, an analysis of pass-through and how it can benefit […]
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What is Next: Looking Toward Adulthood and Beyond for Persons with Disabilities
This lecture is designed to help learners understand the relationship between the benefits a person receives and their ultimate ability to live as independently as possible, with particular attention paid […]
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Phillip Rumrill, PhD, CRC, appointed Director of Research and Training for the UK Human Development Institute
The University of Kentucky Human Development Institute announces the appointment of Phillip Rumrill, PhD, CRC as the Director of Research and Training with a faculty appointment in the area of […]
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Medicaid Waiver Redesign and Its Impact on Employment First
This lecture provides a brief description of Medicaid waivers and the role they can play in helping people with significant disabilities move toward independence. Topics include: What is a waiver? […]
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Stay at Work/Return to Work (SAW/RTW)
Millions of workers in the United States leave the workforce each year after experiencing an injury or an illness. This can result in detrimental outcomes to displaced employees, employers, and […]
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The Principles of Universal Design and Independent Living
Foundational to the basic rights of people with disabilities in society, regardless of their level of disability, is an understanding of and commitment to the principles of universal design and […]
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Transitions to Higher Education and Employment (1 or 2 hours)
Transition to postsecondary life represents a critical passage for youth with disabilities. Moving from a system of educational services as an entitlement to adult services based on eligibility can be […]
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Getting Comfortable with Disability
Are you afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing when interacting with a person with a disability? Do you avoid those interactions because of that fear? Are you missing […]
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Disability in Kentucky
This lecture includes a snapshot of disability statistics for Kentucky, an overview of legislation and services with regard to education, employment and independent living for people with disabilities. Johnny Collett […]