Economic Empowerment
Employment and Benefits Related to Services
Employment and Benefits Related to Services focuses primarily on work incentive programs and the employment rights of persons with disabilities as provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Primary attention is given to workshop presentations and individual consumer meetings for those evaluating a return to the workforce in order that these individuals may better understand both the financial and health impact such a decision may have upon an individual and his/her benefits. Additional services include information about applying for disability and other benefits. ILRCSF also maintains an employment bulletin board with updated job postings, fairs and training opportunities.
Workshops
On a monthly basis, ILRCSF holds a Basic Benefits/Work Incentives Workshop. Topics include applying for Social Security, Medi-Cal or other benefits, as well as work incentive issues, such as the PASS program, and how Social Security benefits and healthcare are affected by returning to work.
- Basic Benefits – provides an overview of several work incentive programs, as well as information about benefit programs (upon request)
- Returning to Work for People Receiving SSDI or a combination of SSDI & SSI – provides greater detail about work incentives/rules for people receiving SSDI benefits (includes the impact of work on medical and cash benefits)
Resources
- Other Resources
- The California Department of Rehabilitation
- Accredited Online Colleges and College Courses
- Scholarship Opportunities for People With Disabilities
- EARN’s Triple Boost Saving for Education Account – Great for Parents
- Launching a Microenterprise
- Financial Literacy for Everyone
- Home Ownership: Habitat for Humanity of Greater San Francisco