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The Truth About Working While Receiving SSI Infographic (2022)

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KentuckyWorks SSDI IRWE Infographic

Download the “SSDI Impairment Related Work Expense (IRWE) Infographic.”

Download the “SSDI Impairment Related Work Expense (IRWE) Infographic [Accessible Version].“

This infographic talks about SSDI and Impairment Related Work Expense (IRWE).

KentuckyWorks SSI IRWE Infographic

Download SSI Impairment Related Work Expense (IRWE) Infographic.

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Student Earned Income Exclusion Infographic (2022)

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This infographic talks about the Students Earned Income Exclusion which enables many students to earn more income from work without losing their SSI cash benefits. Please print and share!

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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:

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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The Truth About Working While Receiving SSI Infographic (2021)

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Benefits 101: A Guided Study of Your Own Situation

Benefits 101: A Guided Study of Your Own Situation [Take course for credit.]

This one hour training is an overview of how earned income may affect eligibility for an entitlement to social security disability benefits and supplemental security income.

Course Objectives

Clarify the facts about the impact of work upon disability benefits and supplemental security income.
Provide you with the basic knowledge to make an informed decision about how obtaining employment may affect your financial situation.