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This Fact Sheet defines what Independent Living Centers (ILC) are and the importance of local ILCs as sources for employment-related services and jobs for American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities.
This Fact Sheet lists the regional contact information for all ten Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs). These centers provide resources on ADA issues in employment, public services,public accommodations, and communications.
This publication gives an overview of disability and employment in Amerian Indian and Alaska Native tribes and communities, AIDTAC's Community gathering program, and provides information about how to signup for this program.
While American Indians and Alaska Natives as a group have one of the highest disability rates (24.3%) in the country, 3 tribes and villages often lack information and tools for developing programs to address the needs of their members with disabilities.
American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities would often like to work, but those who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cash benefits, and Medicare or Medicaid health insurance coverage may be concerned about losing these benefits if they seek employment.
This service and resource guide provides a list of state technology assistance programs and other assistive technology programs around the country that provide services to American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities, and others with disabilities.
This Rural Factsheet provides three simple forms to help analyze the impact of wages earned on benefits received by people with disabilities. These forms provide a starting point for asking questions that need to be asked when helping people with disabilities determine the risks to their benefits when they begin working or start a business.
This Rural Factsheet explains the SSA's definition of SGA (Substantial Gainful Activity) and TWP (Trial Work Period). It also explains the impact of work and earnings on SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insturance) benefits.
PASS (Plans for Achieving Self Support) are one resource that can help bridge the gap in services between School and adult life for students with disabilities. Determining if students are eligible for a PASS plan is the first step, and the best way to do that is by asking questions at the student's Individual Education Planning (IEP) meetings.
This Factsheet explains what happens to SSI benefits when a student starts earning a paycheck. Concerns and questions about SSI and Medicaid benefits may influence parents' decisions about whether or not to encourage their son or daughter to work. This Factsheet addresses those concerns.