Through the use of PowerPoint, lecture and written materials, participants will gain highly specialized information that will assist any SSDI beneficiary who wishes to return to work at any level of activity. Proper planning and information is critical to this effort and participants will gain the knowledge necessary to help ease this transition. Online polling will be used to test participant knowledge of work incentives utilization. A preparatory reading assignment will be provided and is required.

Free online Webinar: Announcing the next session in the “Emergency Management and Preparedness - Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Webinar Series” to be held on September 13th Produced by the Pacific ADA Center and supported by the Great Lakes ADA Center. The next session of the Emergency Management and Preparedness – Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Series is the first of a two-part session. On September 13, we will cover how state and local agencies plan for emergencies including the emergency support functions (such as sheltering, communications, and evacuation). We will also cover how local jurisdictions’ emergency plans are coordinated with state plans and how disability is included. We encourage you to join us on September 13th!! Presenters: Dante Gliniecki, Statewide Volunteer Coordinator Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Richard Devylder – former Special Advisor to the Secretary of The California Emergency Management Agency Jeanne Abadie, Advocacy Center of Louisiana