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Creating Whole Lives and Accessing Resources in Ways that Promote Inclusive, Self-Determined Lives

Ann TurnbullAnn TurnbullMartha Blue-BanningMartha Blue-Banning

National Down Syndrome Congress National Down Syndrome Congress 3636thth National Convention National Convention

July 11, 2008July 11, 2008

The Beach Center on DisabilityThe Beach Center on DisabilityUniversity of KansasUniversity of Kansas

www.beachcenter.org

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Whole L.I.V.E.SWhole L.I.V.E.S: : LLife of ife of IInclusion, nclusion, VValued relationships, alued relationships, EEconomic control, and conomic control, and SSelf-determination.elf-determination.

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AGENDAAGENDA

IntroductionIntroductionCreating a VisionCreating a VisionCreating SupportsCreating SupportsFunding SourcesFunding SourcesAsset Asset DevelopmentDevelopmentWhole L.I.V.E.S. Whole L.I.V.E.S. MicrositeMicrosite

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Building a VisionBuilding a Vision

Great expectations are not etched in stone Great expectations are not etched in stone - they are images of the possible- they are images of the possible

Everyone needs a dream for the futureEveryone needs a dream for the futureDreams provide the inspiration to focus Dreams provide the inspiration to focus your planning goalsyour planning goalsOnce you establish the goals, then you can Once you establish the goals, then you can figure out how to make it happenfigure out how to make it happen

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Inviting SupportInviting Support

Think of the people already in your Think of the people already in your life. Who is there when you need life. Who is there when you need support? Immediate family, extended support? Immediate family, extended family: cousins, uncles, family: cousins, uncles, grandparents, friends, co-workers, grandparents, friends, co-workers, teachersteachersWho helped or supported your Who helped or supported your family?family?Who has information you need or who Who has information you need or who can help you make new connections?can help you make new connections?

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MAPSMAPS

What is ______’s history?What is ______’s history?What is your dream for ______?What is your dream for ______?What is your nightmare?What is your nightmare?Who is ______?Who is ______?What are ______’s gifts?What are ______’s gifts?What are ______’s needs?What are ______’s needs?What would ______’s ideal day be like?What would ______’s ideal day be like?

Source: Forest, M., & Pearpoint, J. C. (1992, October). Putting all kids on the MAP. Source: Forest, M., & Pearpoint, J. C. (1992, October). Putting all kids on the MAP. Educational LeadershipEducational Leadership..

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Consider all aspects of the person’s life–Employment–Housing–Community inclusion (recreation, volunteering)–Relationships (family, friends)

What is Your Vision for the Future?

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AGENDA AGENDA IntroductionIntroductionCreating a VisionCreating a VisionCreating SupportsCreating Supports– EmploymentEmployment

Customized EmploymentCustomized EmploymentVocational RehabilitationVocational Rehabilitation

– Home Home – Community InclusionCommunity Inclusion

Funding SourcesFunding SourcesAsset DevelopmentAsset DevelopmentWhole L.I.V.E.S. MicrositeWhole L.I.V.E.S. Microsite

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Customized Employment Knowledge Bank

http://www.beachcenter.org/wisdom_based_action/customized_employment/default.aspx

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Employment ResourcesEmployment ResourcesJob Accommodation NetworkJob Accommodation NetworkThe Job Accommodation Network is a The Job Accommodation Network is a service of the Office of Disability service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) of the U.S. Employment Policy (ODEP) of the U.S. Department of Labor. JAN's mission is to Department of Labor. JAN's mission is to facilitate the employment and retention of facilitate the employment and retention of workers with disabilitiesworkers with disabilitieshttp://www.jan.wvu.edu/english/whatis.htm

Find local Vocational Rehabilitation Offices:Find local Vocational Rehabilitation Offices:http://www.jan.wvu.edu/cgi-win/TypeQuery.exe?902

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Other Employment Resources Other Employment Resources

Independent Living Centers Independent Living Centers http://www.ncil.org/  The Training and Technical Assistance The Training and Technical Assistance for Providers (T-TAP) for Providers (T-TAP)       http://www.t-tap.org/ Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Commonwealth University RRTC on Workplace Supports and Job RRTC on Workplace Supports and Job Retention Retention http://www.worksupport.com/index.cfm

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Job Possibilities

Loves to eat

Likes uniforms

Likes variety

Is Independent

Wants to be on the

go

Is VERY social

Is a morning person

Enjoys physical activity

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Employment ActivityEmployment ActivityWhat are ________’s interests?What are ________’s interests?

What does _______ like to do What does _______ like to do (e.g., be inside or outside, (e.g., be inside or outside, have varied or repetitive tasks)?have varied or repetitive tasks)?

What are ________’s strengths and abilities? What are ________’s strengths and abilities? What is the best time of day for ______ ?What is the best time of day for ______ ?Work alone or with others? Work alone or with others?

Job Possibilities

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AGENDAAGENDA IntroductionIntroductionCreating a VisionCreating a VisionCreating SupportsCreating Supports– EmploymentEmployment– Home Home

Housing ConsiderationsHousing ConsiderationsPersonal Assistants (PA)Personal Assistants (PA)ResourcesResources

Community InclusionCommunity InclusionFunding SourcesFunding SourcesAsset DevelopmentAsset DevelopmentWhole L.I.V.E.S. MicrositeWhole L.I.V.E.S. Microsite

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What should I consider when What should I consider when choosing a home in the community?choosing a home in the community?

Rent or ownRent or ownType: condominium, duplex, single family home, Type: condominium, duplex, single family home, mobile home, or apartmentmobile home, or apartmentAccessible Accessible Location: public transportation, traffic, shopping, Location: public transportation, traffic, shopping, parks and recreation, and neighborhood typeparks and recreation, and neighborhood typeHousing costHousing costUtilities deposits and monthly cost: electric, Utilities deposits and monthly cost: electric, water, gas, garbage water, gas, garbage Maintenance: yard and home (interior/exterior)Maintenance: yard and home (interior/exterior)Neighbors are friendly and supportiveNeighbors are friendly and supportive

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Personal Assistant ActivityPersonal Assistant Activity

List important List important personal assistant personal assistant qualities, skills, qualities, skills, experience.experience.

NonnegotiableNonnegotiable

NegotiableNegotiable

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Qualities We Look For In Ryan’s PAsQualities We Look For In Ryan’s PAsNonnegotiableNonnegotiable – FlexibleFlexible– Non controllingNon controlling– Ability to respect and honor Ability to respect and honor

Ryan’s choicesRyan’s choices– Sense of humorSense of humor– PatientPatient– Creative problem-solverCreative problem-solver– Good communication skillsGood communication skills– Reliable and trustworthyReliable and trustworthy– Team playerTeam player

NegotiableNegotiable – No childrenNo children– One-year commitmentOne-year commitment– NonsmokerNonsmoker– Outgoing personalityOutgoing personality– Enjoys sportsEnjoys sports

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What Resources are What Resources are Available for Housing?Available for Housing?

The U.S. Department of Housing and The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a federal Urban Development (HUD) is a federal agency that administers several agency that administers several programs that provide funds for programs that provide funds for housing for low-income families at the housing for low-income families at the local level.local level.

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Section 8 Program Section 8 Program Housing Assistance TypesHousing Assistance Types

Project-based rental assistanceProject-based rental assistance

Tenant-based rental assistanceTenant-based rental assistance

Homeownership assistanceHomeownership assistance

Section 8 Made Simple

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Housing VouchersHousing Vouchers

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is HUD’s largest program for assisting individuals with HUD’s largest program for assisting individuals with low incomes to afford housing. low incomes to afford housing.

Great resources for information on housing choice Great resources for information on housing choice vouchers can be found at:vouchers can be found at:

http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/hcv/

Housing Choice Voucher Fact SheetFind your local Public Housing Authority

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HUD Homeownership VouchersHUD Homeownership Vouchers

Operate similar to Housing Choice Vouchers, Operate similar to Housing Choice Vouchers, except payment goes towards mortgage, except payment goes towards mortgage, instead of rent.instead of rent.

Must have a Housing Choice Voucher to Must have a Housing Choice Voucher to become eligible for the Homeownership become eligible for the Homeownership Voucher ProgramVoucher Program

Not all PHAs operate Homeownership Not all PHAs operate Homeownership Programs.Programs.

Homeownership Voucher

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AGENDA AGENDA

IntroductionIntroductionCreating a VisionCreating a Vision

Creating SupportsCreating Supports– Home Home – EmploymentEmployment– Community InclusionCommunity Inclusion

Funding SourcesFunding SourcesAsset DevelopmentAsset DevelopmentWhole L.I.V.E.S. MicrositeWhole L.I.V.E.S. Microsite

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Community Inclusion ActivityCommunity Inclusion Activity

Where in the community can _____ meet Where in the community can _____ meet new friends?new friends?What are possible places for “Cheers What are possible places for “Cheers Connections for _____?Connections for _____?What kind of hobbies or activities does What kind of hobbies or activities does ____ especially enjoy?____ especially enjoy?What clubs or organizations would _____ What clubs or organizations would _____ be interested in?be interested in?What are volunteer possibilities that _____ What are volunteer possibilities that _____ would enjoy?would enjoy?

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Natural TiesNatural Ties

Pairs university organizations with people Pairs university organizations with people with disabilitieswith disabilitiesProvides stable relationshipsProvides stable relationshipsOffers individual and Offers individual and

group activitiesgroup activities

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lxCkQUZYkk

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AGENDA AGENDA IntroductionIntroductionCreating a VisionCreating a VisionCreating SupportsCreating Supports

Funding SourcesFunding Sources– MedicaidMedicaid– Medicaid Home and Medicaid Home and

Community Based Services Community Based Services WaiverWaiver

– Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Supplemental Security Income (SSI)– Social Security Disability Insurance Social Security Disability Insurance

(SSDI)(SSDI)Asset DevelopmentAsset DevelopmentWhole L.I.V.E.S. MicrositeWhole L.I.V.E.S. Microsite

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What is Medicaid?What is Medicaid?

Medicaid is a federal entitlement Medicaid is a federal entitlement program designed to help states meet program designed to help states meet health-care costs for low-income and health-care costs for low-income and medically needy populations.medically needy populations.

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Medicaid EligibilityMedicaid Eligibility

Medicaid eligibility falls into two groupsMedicaid eligibility falls into two groups– Categorical—persons who fit in a specific Categorical—persons who fit in a specific

category whom Federal law permits coverage category whom Federal law permits coverage (be age 65 or above, be blind, have (be age 65 or above, be blind, have disabilities).disabilities).

– Financial—income and assets do not exceed Financial—income and assets do not exceed state thresholdstate threshold

State specific Medicaid income and asset limits

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Medicaid Medicaid

Medicaid has two broad sectorsMedicaid has two broad sectors–health carehealth care–long-term serviceslong-term services

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Medicaid Long-Term ServicesMedicaid Long-Term Services

Long-term services are provided to Long-term services are provided to individuals that require continuing individuals that require continuing assistance and/or treatment.assistance and/or treatment.

These services include:These services include:– Institutional services Institutional services – Home and community servicesHome and community services

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Don’t Get Lost in the Don’t Get Lost in the Labyrinth of Medicaid InformationLabyrinth of Medicaid Information

To avoid getting lost:To avoid getting lost:– Visit Visit www.thedesk.info for Medicaid for Medicaid

information for people with cognitive information for people with cognitive disabilitiesdisabilities

– Talk to your state DD CouncilTalk to your state DD Councilhttp://www.nacdd.org/councils.htm#table

– The Community Living Exchange The Community Living Exchange Collaborative Collaborative http://www.hcbs.org/aboutUs.php

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Home and Community Home and Community Based-Services (HCBS) WaiverBased-Services (HCBS) Waiver

The HCBS waiver program is an option The HCBS waiver program is an option available to states to provide integrated available to states to provide integrated community-based long-term care services community-based long-term care services and supports to qualified Medicaid eligible and supports to qualified Medicaid eligible recipientsrecipients..

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesServices

Understanding Medicaid Home and Community Services: A Primer

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Services Available Under HCBSServices Available Under HCBS

Case managementCase management

Behavioral supportBehavioral support

Therapies (e.g., physical, Therapies (e.g., physical, occupational, speech)occupational, speech)

Home heath aideHome heath aide

Personal carePersonal care

RespiteRespite

Transportation Transportation

HabilitationHabilitation– ResidentialResidential– DayDay

Day supportsDay supports

Vehicle adaptationVehicle adaptation

Specialized medical Specialized medical equipment and servicesequipment and services

Psychosocial rehabilitationPsychosocial rehabilitation

Clinic servicesClinic services

Live-in caregiverLive-in caregiver

Expanded habilitationExpanded habilitation– Prevocational and Prevocational and

supported employmentsupported employment– EducationEducation

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What is Participant Direction What is Participant Direction of HCBS Waiver Funds?of HCBS Waiver Funds?

Provides waiver participants the opportunity to Provides waiver participants the opportunity to direct their services :direct their services :– Control the supports and services they needControl the supports and services they need– Allocate funds to pay for the servicesAllocate funds to pay for the services– Take responsibility to control and direct fundsTake responsibility to control and direct funds

With help from their circles of support, they:With help from their circles of support, they:– Make decisions on amount and type of supportsMake decisions on amount and type of supports– Define staff duties and pay ratesDefine staff duties and pay rates– Hire, schedule, and fire staffHire, schedule, and fire staff– Have maximum flexibility to purchase needed goods and servicesHave maximum flexibility to purchase needed goods and services

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Terms You May Encounter Related to Terms You May Encounter Related to Greater Choice and Control of Funding:Greater Choice and Control of Funding:

Self-determinationSelf-determinationSelf-directionSelf-directionIndividualized fundingIndividualized fundingSelf-managed servicesSelf-managed servicesConsumer-directed servicesConsumer-directed servicesCash and counselingCash and counselingParticipant-directed servicesParticipant-directed servicesDirect fundingDirect fundingIndividual control of fundingIndividual control of fundingParticipant directionParticipant direction

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Participant Direction Opportunities Participant Direction Opportunities

Participant-Employer DirectionParticipant-Employer Direction– Participant is supported to recruit, hire, and supervise Participant is supported to recruit, hire, and supervise

the workers who furnish supports.    the workers who furnish supports.    – Participant rather than a service provider agency Participant rather than a service provider agency

carries out employer responsibilities for workers. carries out employer responsibilities for workers. 

Participant-Budget DirectionParticipant-Budget Direction– Participant has the authority and accepts the Participant has the authority and accepts the

responsibility to manage his or her budget.  responsibility to manage his or her budget.  – Participant makes decisions about obtaining the goods Participant makes decisions about obtaining the goods

and services that are authorized in the individual's and services that are authorized in the individual's service plan and manages the budget.service plan and manages the budget.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

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What is a Microboard?What is a Microboard?

A Microboard is formed when a small (micro) A Microboard is formed when a small (micro) group of committed family and friends join group of committed family and friends join together with a person who is vulnerable to together with a person who is vulnerable to create a non-profit organization (board). create a non-profit organization (board). Together this small group of people address Together this small group of people address the person's planning and support needs in the person's planning and support needs in an empowering and customized fashion. A an empowering and customized fashion. A Microboard comes out of the person Microboard comes out of the person centered planning philosophy and is centered planning philosophy and is therefore created for the sole support of one* therefore created for the sole support of one* individual. individual.  TENNESSEE MICROBOARDS ASSOCIATION, INC. TENNESSEE MICROBOARDS ASSOCIATION, INC.

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Microboard ResourcesMicroboard Resources

Vela Vela http://www.microboard.org/ Tennessee Microboards AssociationTennessee Microboards Associationhttp://www.tnmicroboards.org./ Microboard Development WorkbookMicroboard Development Workbookhttp://www.ihd.umkc.edu/Resources/http://www.ihd.umkc.edu/Resources/Microboard%20Workbook.pdfMicroboard%20Workbook.pdfEstablishing a MicroboardEstablishing a Microboard

http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/ddd/PDFs/DIR_Microboard_Manual.pdf

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AGENDA AGENDA IntroductionIntroductionCreating a VisionCreating a VisionCreating SupportsCreating Supports

Funding SourcesFunding Sources– MedicaidMedicaid– Medicaid Home and Community Medicaid Home and Community

Based Services WaiverBased Services Waiver

– Supplemental Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Income (SSI)

– Social Security Disability Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)Insurance (SSDI)

Asset DevelopmentAsset DevelopmentWhole L.I.V.E.S. MicrositeWhole L.I.V.E.S. Microsite

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SSI and SSDISSI and SSDI

The Social Security and Supplemental The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs Security Income disability programs are Federal cash assistance programs. are Federal cash assistance programs. While these two programs are different While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program. for benefits under either program.

http://www.ssa.gov/disability/http://www.ssa.gov/disability/

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Supplemental Security IncomeSupplemental Security Income

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program.Federal income supplement program. It is designed to help low-income individuals It is designed to help low-income individuals who are (a) 65 and older or (b) are blind or (c) who are (a) 65 and older or (b) are blind or (c) have a disability. have a disability. It provides monthly cash payments to meet It provides monthly cash payments to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.The maximum Federal SSI benefit for 2008 is The maximum Federal SSI benefit for 2008 is $637 for an individual and $956 for a couple. $637 for an individual and $956 for a couple.

SSI Homepage

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2008 SSI Asset / Income Limits2008 SSI Asset / Income Limits

Income thresholdsIncome thresholds$940 per month $940 per month

Resource limit (assets, savings, etc.)Resource limit (assets, savings, etc.)$2,000 (individuals)$2,000 (individuals)$3,000 (couples)$3,000 (couples)

Benefits eligibility screening toolhttp://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal

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Additional SSI ResourcesAdditional SSI Resources

Social Security office locator

SSI booklet

Understanding Supplemental Security Income

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What is Social Security What is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?Disability Insurance (SSDI)?

– Is a federal cash benefit that may be Is a federal cash benefit that may be available if a person is disabled.available if a person is disabled.

– Is a monthly benefit for people who have Is a monthly benefit for people who have worked in the past and paid Social Security worked in the past and paid Social Security taxestaxes

(http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/firststep/content/ssdi-qa.html#general)(http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/firststep/content/ssdi-qa.html#general)

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Social Security Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)Disability Insurance (SSDI)

– Pays benefits to people who are unable Pays benefits to people who are unable to work for a year or more because of to work for a year or more because of their disabilitytheir disability

– Is financed with Social Security taxes Is financed with Social Security taxes paid by workers, employers, and self-paid by workers, employers, and self-employed persons.employed persons.

What you need to know about SSDI

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For More Information on For More Information on SSI or SSDISSI or SSDI

Visit: Visit: http://www.ssa.gov

OrOrCall: 1-800-772-1213Call: 1-800-772-1213

To locate your local Social Security office:To locate your local Social Security office:https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp

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OtherOther(food stamps, private organizations)(food stamps, private organizations)

Food Stamps eligibilityFood Stamps eligibility– Resources = $3,000 limit if household includes individual with Resources = $3,000 limit if household includes individual with

disability or person over 60disability or person over 60– SSI and TANF benefits not includedSSI and TANF benefits not included– Resources include cash, bank accounts and other property (not Resources include cash, bank accounts and other property (not

including home and land)including home and land)– Household income limits vary by size and change yearlyHousehold income limits vary by size and change yearly

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10100.html– social security online – food stamps and other nutrition programssocial security online – food stamps and other nutrition programs

www.foodstamps-step1.usda.govwww.foodstamps-step1.usda.gov– online prescreening tool for food stamp eligibilityonline prescreening tool for food stamp eligibility– also has a link to state 1-800 numbers to find the office nearest you where you can also has a link to state 1-800 numbers to find the office nearest you where you can

applyapplyhttp://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/applicant_recipients/fs_Res_Ben_Elig.htm

– Fact sheets on food stamp eligibility, resources, and income limitsFact sheets on food stamp eligibility, resources, and income limits

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AGENDA AGENDA IntroductionIntroductionCreating a VisionCreating a VisionCreating SupportsCreating SupportsFunding SourcesFunding Sources

Asset DevelopmentAsset Development– Housing Housing – Secured credit cardsSecured credit cards– PASS plan (plan for PASS plan (plan for

achieving self-achieving self-sufficiency)sufficiency)

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What is Asset Building?What is Asset Building?

Assets are defined as capacities and Assets are defined as capacities and resources that enable individuals and resources that enable individuals and families with disabilities to identify, choose, families with disabilities to identify, choose, and implement activities that sustain and and implement activities that sustain and enhance their quality of life experience and enhance their quality of life experience and improve their long-term economic, social, improve their long-term economic, social, and psychological welland psychological well--beingbeingMegan O’Neil, World Institute on Disability, May 2007Megan O’Neil, World Institute on Disability, May 2007

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Asset Building: The BasicsAsset Building: The Basics

Individual Development Accounts Individual Development Accounts (IDA)(IDA)Homeownership & modification programsHomeownership & modification programsFamily Self-Sufficiency (FSS) programFamily Self-Sufficiency (FSS) programPlan for Achieving Self-Support Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS)(PASS)Special needs trustsSpecial needs trustsTax credits & deductionsTax credits & deductions

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Individual Development Accounts (IDA)Individual Development Accounts (IDA)

What are IDAs?What are IDAs?Matched savings accounts Matched savings accounts Save for education, homeownership, or starting Save for education, homeownership, or starting their own businesstheir own businessAccountholders typically receive financially Accountholders typically receive financially education and counselingeducation and counseling

Who qualifies for an IDA? Who qualifies for an IDA? Earned incomeEarned income200% of poverty level200% of poverty levelOther requirements (vary by program)Other requirements (vary by program)

IDA Overview

Megan O’Neil, World Institute on DisabilityMegan O’Neil, World Institute on Disability

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Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS)Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS)

Purpose: Purpose: – Assist SSI recipients in obtaining items, services, or skills for Assist SSI recipients in obtaining items, services, or skills for

employment needsemployment needs

Requirements:Requirements:– Written planWritten plan– Vocational goalVocational goal– Reasonable time frame for meeting a vocational goalReasonable time frame for meeting a vocational goal– Explanation of the necessary expensesExplanation of the necessary expenses

Advantages:Advantages:– Work and receive SSIWork and receive SSI– Save and build assets for employment goalsSave and build assets for employment goals

Megan O’Neil, World Institute on Disability, May 2007

Introduction to PASS/Cornell University

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PASS Plan ResourcesPASS Plan Resources

PASS plansPASS plans– Rural Institute – provides downloadable forms Rural Institute – provides downloadable forms

and examplesand exampleshttp://www.passplan.org/  

– Social Security Online PASS plan info Social Security Online PASS plan info http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/11017.html  

– Cornell University Employment and Disability Cornell University Employment and Disability Institute PASS info including a tutorialInstitute PASS info including a tutorial

http://www.passonline.org/

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Relevant ResourcesRelevant Resources

www.wid.org

www.cfed.org

www.idanetwork.org

http://gwbweb.wustl.edu/csd

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IntroductionIntroductionCreating a VisionCreating a VisionCreating SupportsCreating SupportsFunding SourcesFunding SourcesAsset Asset DevelopmentDevelopmentWhole L.I.V.E.S. Whole L.I.V.E.S. MicrositeMicrosite

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Whole L.I.V.E.S. MicrositeWhole L.I.V.E.S. Microsite

Homepage

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Web Links Found In This PresentationWeb Links Found In This PresentationSection 8 Made Simple: http://tacinc.org/HH/Program_Policy/Section8HCVP.htm Section 8 Made Simple: http://tacinc.org/HH/Program_Policy/Section8HCVP.htm

Housing Choice Voucher Fact Sheet: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/hcv/about/fact_sheet.cfmHousing Choice Voucher Fact Sheet: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/hcv/about/fact_sheet.cfm

Homeownership Vouchers http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/hcv/homeownership/index.cfm Homeownership Vouchers http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/hcv/homeownership/index.cfm

Understanding Medicaid Home and Community Services: A PrimerUnderstanding Medicaid Home and Community Services: A Primerhttp://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/reports/primer.htmhttp://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/reports/primer.htm

State specific Medicaid income and asset limits http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal?State specific Medicaid income and asset limits http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=gbcc_page_quicksearch&_nfls=false&mode=results&category=MED _nfpb=true&_pageLabel=gbcc_page_quicksearch&_nfls=false&mode=results&category=MED

SSI Homepage http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/SSI Homepage http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/

Social Security office locator https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp Social Security office locator https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp

Benefits eligibility screening tool http://connections.govbenefits.gov/ssa_en.portal Benefits eligibility screening tool http://connections.govbenefits.gov/ssa_en.portal

What you need to know about SSDI http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10153.html#2What you need to know about SSDI http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10153.html#2

IDA Overview http://www.workworld.org/wwwebhelp/individual_development_account_ida_overview.htm IDA Overview http://www.workworld.org/wwwebhelp/individual_development_account_ida_overview.htm

Customized Emplymnet knowledge bank Customized Emplymnet knowledge bank http://www.beachcenter.org/wisdom_based_action/customized_employment/default.aspxhttp://www.beachcenter.org/wisdom_based_action/customized_employment/default.aspx