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American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities would often like to work, but those who receive Supplemental Security income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) cash benefits, and Medicaid or Medicare health insurance coverage may be concerned about losing these benefits if they seek employment.
The Compensation and Pension program is important to American Indian and Alaska Native veterans, and other veterans, who seek VA vocational rehabilitation services for the following reason: To qualify for vocational rehabilitation services a veteran must first be determined by the VA to have a compensable service-connected disability.
This practice guideline features terms and definitions that are commonly used by the Department of Veterans Affairs compensation,pension, and vocational rehabilitation programs. To understand how these programs work, vocational rehabilitation counselors, disability advocates, and veterans should be familiar with these terms and definitions.
Urban Indian Centers (UIC) serve a wide range of individuals with varying needs and goals, many of whom have a disability. Even though other service providers are available, many Native people prefer to visit a UIC where cultural differences are one less barrier for them,and they can feel comfortable while having access to a network of community members.
One step to improving employment outcomes for Native Americans in urban areas is to develop effective referral procedures to local VR programs.This practice guideline first describes in general terms the vocational rehabilitation process. It then suggests steps Urban Indian Centers (UIC) can take to make effective referrals to local VR programs.
AIDTAC is a program that provides technical assistance leading to self-employment for AI/AN with a disability. This publication is a list of various sources of funding, including loans, grants, and special programs.
Each Urban Indian Center varies in programs offered; however, American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities are encouraged to contact their local Urban Indian Center for possible referrals to vocational rehabilitation and employment services. This practice guideline lists Urban Indian Centers across the United States.
When the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Program began, the Social Security Administration (SSA) established a Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach Program (BPAO) to help SSA beneficiaries with disabilities make use of the right services and programs and make better choices.This publication lists contact information for BPAO specialists in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and
Purpose of this paper is to review the current state of practice within America's workforce development system in reference to the competencies of knowledge, skills, and abilities of youth service practitioners.Goal is to ensure youth with disabilities are provided access to quality services in integrated settings to maximize opportunity for employment and independent living.
This conference was held in 2002 to share, explore and interpret findings from the first 3 years of research conducted by the R&T Centers at Stout Voc. Reab. Institute. It was the hope that the outcomes would contribute to public policy that fits individuals and alternatives that will work, are viable and desired.