Just a reminder if you are interested in this training.


SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT TRAINING SERIES
(Part 3 of 5)

This is part 3 of a series of training that embraces the concept of Servant
Leadership.  Servant Leadership is a practical philosophy that supports
people who choose to serve first, and then lead as a way of expanding
service to individuals and institutions.  Servant-Leadership encourages
collaboration, trust, foresight, listening, and the ethical use of power
and empowerment.


WORK INCENTIVES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

November 3, 2003
Vermont Technical College
Morey Lounge
Randolph, Vermont
9:00 - 4:00

In this session you will learn the difference between SSDI and SSI and
about the work incentives SSA has built into each of these programs. Learn
how work incentives can be used to maintain eligibility for benefits and
how the people you work with can increase their income without losing
medical benefits.

Instructor: Alydia Payette

Learn how the VR Benefits Counseling Program:

o Provides comprehensive and accurate information to SSI/SSDI recipients on
the impact of employment on their benefits.

o Assists recipients to understand and utilize available work incentives.

o Helps recipients develop a financial/benefits management plan for their
transition to employment.

o Supports recipients as they increase their earned income and helps them
reduce their dependence on public benefits.





Cost: $25.00 per person. (Scholarships may be available)
For more information:
Phone: 802-656-1345
Fax: 802-656-1357
Email: [log in to unmask]

To register: Send in registration and check by October 30, 2003 to:

Bryan Dague
University of Vermont
101 Cherry Street, Suite 450
Burlington, VT  05401-4439

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WORK INCENTIVES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Please return with check made payable to: Vermont APSE

Special accommodations needed: ___________________________________________

Name(s):
__________________________________________________________________________

Agency or School:
__________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________ Phone: __________________




Sponsored by:
Vermont's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation-Medicaid Infrastructure Grant
& Vermont-APSE in collaboration with New England Regional Continuing
Education Program for Community Rehabilitation Personnel (RCEP-CRP)
University of Hartford


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Bryan Dague
University of Vermont
Center on Disability & Community Inclusion
101 Cherry Street, Suite 450
Burlington, VT  05401-4439

Email: [log in to unmask]
Phone: 802-656-1345
Fax:   802-656-1357
Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~cdci/