Download the “Comprehensive Transition Program Comparison” Infographic.
This infographic compares traditional degree-seeking programs and Comprehensive Transition Programs. Please print and share!
Category: Youth
SSI 101 Video (The Truth About SSI and Working)
This video covers how youth with disabilities can work and keep their benefits. Created by Jeff White and Carolyn Wheeler.
Helpful links from video above:
- Social Security Website
- SSA SSI Handbook: Everyone applying for SSI should read this!!
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits: Information to schedule an appointment and more!
- The Truth About Working and Receiving SSI Infographic
- What You Need to Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18 (PDF)
- Working While Disabled — How We Can Help, 2021 – Social Security document (PDF)
- Kentucky Goodwill WIPA
- Center for Accessible Living WIPA
- Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA)
State-by-State WIPA Finder: Counselors to help you understand how work and benefits fit together. - Kentucky STABLE
- Find the ABLE program for your state at the ABLE National Resource Center
More helpful resources:
- Disability Benefits 101: Working with a Disability in Kentucky
- Adjustments to SSI payments-2021
- Benefits Planner: Disability
- Representative Payee Information
- Accessible Sample Rental Agreement
- SSA Disability Benefits Handbook
- KentuckyWorks Benefits Module
- KentuckyWorks Student Earned Income Exclusion Infographic
Seeing a Brighter Future Handout with Resources for Parents
Download Seeing a Brighter Future Handout with Employment Resources [PDF] (Kentucky Version)
Download Seeing a Brighter Future Handout with Employment Resources [PDF) (National Version)
Download Seeing a Brighter Future Handout with Employment Resources [Word]
Handout to go along with the Seeing a Brighter Future curriculum to give parents the vision of employment for students with significant intellectual disabilities and practical steps to take throughout the school years to prepare for the world of work. This handout includes activities and a resource list for families and individuals.
Development of this curriculum was supported by a U.S. Administration on Community Living grant, (90DNEM0004-01-00) for the KentuckyWorks project.
VR Toolkit for SSI Youth
Check out the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Youth Toolkit website for tips, checklists, and tools to support successful work outcomes for SSI youth.
You can explore ten modules that are based on information most essential to assist you in supporting youth who receive disability benefits and their families in navigating a path toward successful employment.
The Truth About Working While Receiving SSDI Infographic (2021)
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Brighter Futures Vision Statement: Template and Tutorial Video
If you are getting ready for a school meeting or a meeting with your transition coordinator, you can use a paper like this to share your ideas about the future. You can talk about your goals and dreams, your strengths, your challenges, what works for you, and what doesn’t work for you. Thanks to Tiffany Stafford for sharing this idea with us for younger students! She gives instructions on how to make your own vision statement here.
Brighter Futures Vision Statement Tutorial Video
Educators and parents can also watch a video about how to prepare a vision statement with a student below:
The Truth About Working While Receiving SSI Infographic (2021)
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Postsecondary Financial Assistance Infographic
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What is a Comprehensive Training Program? Infographic
Learn more about Comprehensive Training Programs, or individualized programs through colleges or universities that allow students with Intellectual Disabilities an opportunity to work toward a career goal of gainful employment.
Download “What is a Comprehensive Training Program?” Infographic.
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Your Next Star Campaign (Massachusetts Down syndrome Congress)
Your Next Star Campaign for employers (Massachusetts Down syndrome Congress) [link]
Wonderful website featuring strategies for hiring people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, success stories of employment, resources, frequently asked questions, and a blog about topical concerns and interesting employment news.