Mark Seifarth

How Proposals to Eliminate U.S. Dept of ED Could Impact People with Disabilities – Mark E. Seifarth

How Proposals to Eliminate U.S. Dept of ED Could Impact People with Disabilities

Mark E. Seifarth

Every two to four years as people are running for state and federal offices, politicians and hopeful politicians put forward ideas for drastic cuts in federal programs under the guise of returning responsibility to the states – of course usually cutting the funding significantly so the programs can no longer be maintained.

While many times this could be a good starting point for productive discussions to improve programs and make the best use of limited tax dollars, currently the U.S. Department of Education is being targeted for complete elimination in written proposals.

When I was in graduate school years ago, some similar proposals were called “The New Federalism” which I saw as simply block granting program responsibilities back to the states and cutting the funding by half to cut the federal budget. As the federal government was in bipartisan hands at the time, program changes were debated at length and changes were made responsibly and not by meat axe.

It is important that people with disabilities and all advocates realize the possible impact on their lives, especially in their formative school and preparing for jobs years.

Very briefly, here are just a few of the programs targeted for elimination or block granting to the states for oversight with I believe greatly reduced funding over time:

  • Cuts to free school meals programs
  • Eliminates the Head Start program providing comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and families.
  • Proposes eliminating the Department of Education and allowing states to opt out of federal programs or standards.
  • Programs under the Individuals with Disabilities’ Education Act (IDEA), which provides $14.2 billion in federal money for the education of school-aged children with disabilities, would be mostly converted to “no-strings” block grants to individual states and distributed directly to local education agencies by Health and Human Service’s Administration for Community Living
  • Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) supports federal efforts to enforce our laws against discrimination of individuals with disabilities, those assets would be moved to the Department of Justice (DOJ) along with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The OCR at DOJ should be able to enforce civil rights protections only through federal courts and litigation.

As you recall, for vocational rehabilitation, every state dollar is matched with almost four federal dollars (21.3% state funds matches 78.7% federal funds). Without federal match most state rehabilitation programs for education and training for people with disabilities leading to jobs would cease. Generic jobs programs do not have the expertise or resources to support and train folks with significant disabilities for tax-paying employment.

While IDEA has never covered the proposed 40% of the costs of programming for students with disabilities with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), the current federal funding of approximately 14.7% of the costs is critical to help the states support students with disabilities in our schools.

Now is the time for everyone to talk with their state and federal elected officials to educate and inform them of how important these programs are for people with disabilities to live, work, and contribute to their communities. Even though these are only proposals, and some may need Congressional action, now is the time to have your voice heard.

Finally, one last piece of history to remember:

When it was time for me to begin kindergarten, there was one school in the entire county for every student with a disability and I was to go there. My parents would have none of this and my mother met at length with the local school principal. At the end of the meeting, the principal looked at me and said, we have no elevator, he must be able to climb a flight of stairs. So, me and my leg braces clanked up and back down that flight of stairs – and the principal said, Okay, he can come.

If he had said no, I had no recourse as there was no IDEA. I would have not attended my local school, but the one disabled school in the county.

Now is the time to speak out. Let’s not go back decades to where each school district decides if people with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else in our communities.

Mark Seifarth

U.S. Access Board Holds Hearings on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Disability Community (Aug 8) and AI Practitioners (Aug 22) – No Registration Needed

U.S. Access Board Holds Hearings on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Disability Community and AI Practitioners

As part of the Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Equity, Access & Inclusion for All Series, the Access Board is holding public hearings with members of the disability community, Federal Agency AI leaders, and AI practitioners. This series stems from the Board’s Memorandum of Understanding with the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT). In total, three virtual hearing sessions will take place: two for the disability community (on August 8) and one for federal agency and AI industry practitioners (on August 22).

Attending the virtual hearings:

No pre-registration is required to attend any of the hearings. Individuals who want to make a public comment are required to register via the instructions linked below. Please note that space is limited. Registered speakers will each be allotted two minutes to present comments.

Learn More

https://www.access-board.gov/news/2024/07/09/u-s-access-board-holds-hearings-on-artificial-intelligence-ai-for-disability-community-and-ai-practitioners/

Mark Seifarth

ADA Generation Drives Employment Gains – REGISTER Aug 2nd Noon-1 ET Lunch & Learn Webinar nTide July 2024 Deeper Dive

nTIDE July 2024 Deeper Dive: ‘ADA Generation’ Drives Employment Gains for People with Disabilities

https://www.researchondisability.org/ntide-deeper-dive-7192024?mc_cid=4596d3be8a&mc_eid=57377cc242

Register now for our next free Lunch & Learn on August 2 2024, at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern, or visit the nTIDE archives at: ResearchonDisability.org/nTIDE. 

Individuals with disabilities born after 1990 show higher employment rates than their older counterparts

July 23, 2024 – A comparative analysis of employment experiences before and after the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) reveals that the “ADA generation” working-age population with disabilities (individuals born after 1990) boasts a higher employment-to-population ratio compared to the non-ADA generation with disabilities. That’s according to last Friday’s National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) Deeper Dive Lunch & Learn Webinar presented by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD). 

The data also showed that the ADA generation without disabilities lags behind their non-ADA counterparts in employment rates, indicating ongoing challenges for this group. Overall, the data suggests progress in closing the employment gap between individuals with and without disabilities, largely driven by the ADA generation’s significant presence in the labor market, according to presenter Hyun Ju Kim, PhD, project director III  at UNH-IOD.

Additionally, guest speaker Brittany Potvin, PhD candidate and community health worker in the Strafford County Public Health Network, New Hampshire, who is partially paralyzed as a result of a head-on collision, offered a personal overview of models of disability. She clarified the difference between ADA compliance and accessibility for people with disabilities and underscored the necessity for universal design.

ADA Generation Moves the Needle

“In 2023 to 2024, the ADA generation (people who are 34 years old and younger) had a 45% employment-to-population ratio, and for the non-ADA generation, the employment rate was far lower than that, which is 34.6%,” recounted Dr. Kim. “This has been the trend so far since the Great Recession, where the ADA generation has been driving the employment rate of people with disabilities,” she said.

Meanwhile, the overall employment rate for people without disabilities was 75.2% in 2023 to 2024. Within this group, those from the non-ADA generation had an employment rate of 79.9%, while those from the ADA generation had a lower rate of 68.4%. “This data highlights the persistent trend that the ADA generation without disabilities is less likely to be employed compared to the non-ADA generation,” asserted Dr. Kim. “Overall, it’s interesting to see the strong presence in the labor market of the ADA generation with disabilities compared to the ADA generation without disabilities,” she added.

Dr. Kim posed several hypotheses that might be driving this finding including more widely available and accepted workplace accommodations for this generation, which helps them engage in the labor market. Also, more people in this generation may be identifying themselves as disabled because the inclusion of disability in all aspects of community has helped them feel proud of their identity.  

Personal Story of Resilience

Brittany Potvin shared her journey of overcoming a life-altering accident and living with visible and invisible disabilities. “Navigating life with disabilities has been challenging, but it has also given me a unique perspective on the importance of accessibility and inclusion,” she said. “The ADA has been instrumental in my ability to advocate for myself and others.” Her story underscores the importance of accessibility, inclusion, and universal design in creating equitable opportunities for people with disabilities.

“I learned that managing my disability was relative to the situation at hand. When we leave our own environments, our disabilities can become more prominent and challenging. When I’m at home, I’m not disabled because my home environment emphasizes my abilities. But unfortunately, the outside world emphasizes my limitations,” asserted Potvin.

She highlighted the ongoing societal challenges and the importance of changing perceptions. “There’s still a lot of stigma surrounding the word disabled. When we talk about accessibility, it’s often seen as a burden,” said Potvin. Working to eliminate those stigmas has been a significant focus of her efforts.

Potvin has also discovered that ADA compliance doesn’t guarantee easy accessibility for people with disabilities. Many buildings can navigate around ADA regulations and frequently qualify for exemptions, especially older, historic structures. “An idea that is still new to a lot of people is universal design, which was defined by the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design for all people, regardless of their age, size, ability, or disability,” explained Potvin.

Universal design offers significant benefits, including long-term cost savings by addressing requirements upfront, driving innovation through multidisciplinary collaboration, and engaging the workforce. “It empowers more employees to use and access content, making it easier to attract, retain, and develop employees with and without disabilities,” said Potvin. “Creating environments that are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, not only benefits people with disabilities but also fosters a more inclusive and innovative society,” she added.

“Individuals with disabilities didn’t just appear in society yesterday, and they didn’t appear since the ADA was written into law. The battle for inclusion and accessibility has been fought for generations. My hope is that more people become aware of universal design and its benefits and that it will become the norm and there will be less hurdles for the disability community,” Potvin concluded.

Ask Questions about Disability and Employment

Each nTIDE release is followed by an nTIDE Lunch & Learn online webinar. This live broadcast, hosted via Zoom Webinar, offers attendees Q&A on the latest nTIDE findings, provides news, updates from the field, and features invited panelists who discuss current disability-related findings and events.

Register now for our next free Lunch & Learn on August 2 2024, at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern, or visit the nTIDE archives at: ResearchonDisability.org/nTIDE. 

NOTE: The statistics in the nTIDE are based on Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers but are not identical. They are customized by UNH to combine the statistics for men and women of working age (16 to 64). nTIDE is funded, in part, by grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) (9ORT5022 and 90RT5017) and Kessler Foundation.

About Kessler Foundation
Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition, mobility, and long-term outcomes — including employment — for people with neurological disabilities caused by diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities. For more information, visit KesslerFoundation.org.

About the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire
The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) was established in 1987 to provide a coherent university-based focus for the improvement of knowledge, policies, and practices related to the lives of persons with disabilities and their families. For information on the NIDILRR-funded Employment Policy and Measurement Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, visit www.ResearchonDisability.org.

For more information, or to interview an expert, contact:

Institute on Disability

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Register Webinar: Aug 1, 2024-9a.m.-Noon–Charting the LifeCourse & Person-Centered Thinking


Interactive and engaging training about using Charting the LifeCourse and Person-Centered Thinking. Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re new to Charting the LifeCourse or just curious to learn more, this is the perfect opportunity to get a great overview of all the tools and examples of how to use them. Join us and discover everything you need to know!”  Register Here

The Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework supports and empowers people with disabilities, families, and professionals. Learn how to use Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC)
to complete your Service and Support Administration Functions. We will discuss how to use Charting the LifeCourse to: Assess, Plan, Identify services and supports.

CTLC Overview and SSA Training
August 1, 2024 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Charting the LifeCourse and Person-Centered Thinking
Presented by: FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK OF OHIO; Ohio’s Official Hub for Charting the LifeCourse – http://www.FRNOhio.org

Register Now: https://osu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpd-2grz0tGtA9xVlDMlHavAZcUqu45TLm#/registration

3 hours of DODD CEU credits are available but are contingent upon competition of the presentation and evaluation as well as active participation during the meeting.

Presented by Barbara Sapharas: Ohio Ambassador-Charting the LifeCourse
National Team Member, Charting the LifeCourse-University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC)

Brought to you by: Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

CtLC/Nisonger-Family Resource Network of Ohio<frno@osumc.edu>​

Check out our website Frnohio.org  

Mark Seifarth

Honoring ADA 34th Anniversary – Essay: “ADA & Advocacy – Like Final Exams – Really Never End” Mark E Seifarth

ADA & Advocacy – Like Final Exams – Really Never End Mark E Seifarth
In 1979, I was the first student in Kent State University history to give the main commencement address. And while that is needed background, it is not the important point in this introduction. The focal point is the subject of the commencement speech itself – “The Finals are Never Over.”
No more all-nighters, no more waking up late for an exam, or four or five exams in the same week after graduation to be sure – but the journey, the challenges, the aspirations, and yes, the sorrows are never over. In fact, according to my address, they are just beginning for graduates and most others.
Fast forward to July 26, 2024, the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
We need to celebrate our inclusion, opportunities, and equal access for people with disabilities in employment, government, public accommodation, communication, to name a few.
Furthermore, let’s celebrate June 22, 2024, the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Olmstead Decision concluding that the ADA prohibits unnecessary segregation of people with disabilities in institutions AND have the right to live and receive services in the most appropriate integrated setting in their communities.
For many of us feeling that we now have at least a seat at the table in running our own lives and had earned “nothing about us without us” in our own communities, perhaps, just perhaps, we would have a respite from paternalism, nothing but the medical model, professionals asked about our lives before us, and more.
But after we celebrate, the work continues, the journey continues, and unfortunately sometimes discrimination and separateness still occur.
There also continues to be very positive inclusive movements forward resulting from our education and advocacy. Governor DeWine’s initiative – included in Ohio’s last two-year budget – required appointing at least one person with a disability eligible for services to each of Ohio’s 88 County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (DD) in 2025 and after.
This has increased the discussion and support for ongoing training for all County Board of DD members as to their responsibilities and duties.
Prior to that, Ohio became an Employment First State that presumes all Ohioans, including people with significant disabilities, can and should have the opportunity (and support & training) to work in their communities.
But looking to just some of the challenges ahead in inclusion and fairness:
• The Supreme Court just decided that a homeless person can be ticketed or arrested for sleeping in a public park or public space even though there is no other adequate shelter or affordable place in the community to live or sleep.
• The Supreme Court just overturned a 40-year-old standard for decision making that required federal courts to defer to reasonable agency decisions where federal law is unclear or silent. So, courts will not have to accept expertise from the very agencies that oversee laws when regulations are challenged perhaps weakening those very laws.
• While our veterans have received some coverage for illnesses resulting from burn pits, the need is very high for support of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, hearing loss, illness caused by toxic exposure and other injuries
• Accessible, affordable housing for people with disabilities is still unavailable or out or reach in many areas
We are in a time of significant change. In the past, one could argue our lack of rights and inclusion was simple paternalism or we know better than you do. But now in some areas, rights are being reexamined, diminished and taken away. In 2018, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and 42 of her Senate colleagues wrote a letter to Senate leadership pledging to block the ADA Education & Reform Act that had passed the U.S. House because it would have undermined enforcement provisions that safeguard accessibility in public accommodations. Senator Duckworth’s advocacy ensured the ADA would not be significantly weakened.
Like Senator Duckworth, we must continue to advocate and educate for equal rights and opportunities, because now we see that rights earned can just as easily be taken away.
Who knew that in 1979 – The Finals Are Never Over – would be even more true today!
Now list the issues most important to you. Education and advocacy continue to be a team effort across an ever-widening need for everyone to be treated with equality and equity. Reach out to support others in their advocacy and learn from them as they learn from you.
The journey and challenges ahead – and need to work together – may be best summed up in this quote from Martin Neimoller, a prominent Lutheran pastor, who spent the last eight years of Nazi rule in Nazi prison and concentration camps – and is perhaps best remembered for his Postwar Statement:
➢ “First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out – because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out – because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out – because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me – and there was no one left to speak for me.”

Mark Seifarth

ADA Anniversary: History Disability Rights Movement July 24th 1 PM Register by 7/23

ADA Anniversary: History of the Disability Rights Movement

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

1:00 PM PDT – 2:30 PM PDT

Location: Online

Join us for an upcoming webinar exploring the history of discrimination and how the ADA changed the lives of people with disabilities. This session will highlight key aspects in the disability rights movement and legislation that led to greater access and inclusion.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about key moments in the history of the Disability Rights movement
  • Understand how the ADA has shaped disability related rights
  • Understand where the movement and its goals are today

General Accommodations: 

American Sign Language (ASL)

Open or Closed Captions

From the Sponsor: Region 9- Pacific ADA Center

Audience: People with Disabilities

Topic: ADA Anniversary

Registration: Required

Cost: $ 0.00

Registration Link: 

https://events.zoom.us/ev/AnPsQqhFiyzWQzLnbPHEr_mZKbUSEHEcGj4RC9OP-t3YSb19X8lB~A…(link is external)

Registration Deadline: 

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Mark Seifarth

ADA 34 LIVE! Show your ADA and History Knowledge July 25th 2 PM – Register by 7/24

Thursday, July 25th, 2024 2:00 PM EDT – 3:00 PM EDT

Via Zoom Webinar Platform using Poll Everywhere Tool (on attendees personal device)

Join us to celebrate the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and test your knowledge during this live event. In this session, participants will have the opportunity to answer questions on general ADA knowledge, the history of the ADA and noteworthy disability rights figures. Whether you are a newcomer who wants to learn more or someone who works with the ADA on a regular basis, this event will be a fun and interactive way to honor the legacy of this historic disability rights law and the people who made it a reality.

This session will use the Poll Everywhere software to allow attendees to answer questions via a browser or text. Instructions on how to participate will be provided in the materials and during the session.

General Accommodations: 

American Sign Language (ASL)

Open or Closed Captions

Materials Available in Alternate Formats

From the Sponsor: 

Region 5 – Great Lakes ADA Center, ADA National Network,

Audience: 

Business, Employer, People with Disabilities, State and Local Government, ADA Coordinator, Consumer Advocate, Family Member of Person With Disability, Practitioners, Service Provider

Topic: ADA Anniversary

Registration: Required

Cost: 0

Registration Link: 

https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session?id=111126(link is external)

Registration Deadline: 

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

For More Information: 

ADA Audio Conference Series(link is external)

Mark Seifarth

34th Anniversary Essay: “ADA & Advocacy – Like Final Exams – Really Never End” Mark E Seifarth

ADA & Advocacy – Like Final Exams – Really Never End
Mark E Seifarth

In 1979, I was the first student in Kent State University history to give the main commencement address. And while that is needed background, it is not the important point in this introduction. The focal point is the subject of the commencement speech itself – “The Finals are Never Over.”
No more all-nighters, no more waking up late for an exam, or four or five exams in the same week after graduation to be sure – but the journey, the challenges, the aspirations, and yes, the sorrows are never over. In fact, according to my address, they are just beginning for graduates and most others.
Fast forward to July 26, 2024, the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
We need to celebrate our inclusion, opportunities, and equal access for people with disabilities in employment, government, public accommodation, communication, to name a few.
Furthermore, let’s celebrate June 22, 2024, the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court Olmstead Decision concluding that the ADA prohibits unnecessary segregation of people with disabilities in institutions AND have the right to live and receive services in the most appropriate integrated setting in their communities.
For many of us feeling that we now have at least a seat at the table in running our own lives and had earned “nothing about us without us” in our own communities, perhaps, just perhaps, we would have a respite from paternalism, nothing but the medical model, professionals asked about our lives before us, and more.

But after we celebrate, the work continues, the journey continues, and unfortunately sometimes discrimination and separateness still occur.
There also continues to be very positive inclusive movements forward resulting from our education and advocacy. Governor DeWine’s initiative – included in Ohio’s last two-year budget – required appointing at least one person with a disability eligible for services to each of Ohio’s 88 County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (DD) in 2025 and after.
This has increased the discussion and support for ongoing training for all County Board of DD members as to their responsibilities and duties.
Prior to that, Ohio became an Employment First State that presumes all Ohioans, including people with significant disabilities, can and should have the opportunity (and support & training) to work in their communities.

But looking to just some of the challenges ahead in inclusion and fairness:
•The Supreme Court just decided that a homeless person can be ticketed or arrested for sleeping in a public park or public space even though there is no other adequate shelter or affordable place in the community to live or sleep.
•The Supreme Court just overturned a 40-year-old standard for decision making that required federal courts to defer to reasonable agency decisions where federal law is unclear or silent. So, courts will not have to accept expertise from the very agencies that oversee laws when regulations are challenged perhaps weakening those very laws.
•While our veterans have received some coverage for illnesses resulting from burn pits, the need is very high for support of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, hearing loss, illness caused by toxic exposure and other injuries
•Accessible, affordable housing for people with disabilities is still unavailable or out or reach in many areas

We are in a time of significant change. In the past, one could argue our lack of rights and inclusion was simple paternalism or we know better than you do. But now in some areas, rights are being reexamined, diminished and taken away. In 2018, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and 42 of her Senate colleagues wrote a letter to Senate leadership pledging to block the ADA Education & Reform Act that had passed the U.S. House because it would have undermined enforcement provisions that safeguard accessibility in public accommodations. Senator Duckworth’s advocacy ensured the ADA would not be significantly weakened.
Like Senator Duckworth, we must continue to advocate and educate for equal rights and opportunities, because now we see that rights earned can just as easily be taken away.
Who knew that in 1979 – The Finals Are Never Over – would be even more true today!
Now list the issues most important to you. Education and advocacy continue to be a team effort across an ever-widening need for everyone to be treated with equality and equity. Reach out to support others in their advocacy and learn from them as they learn from you.

The journey and challenges ahead – and need to work together – may be best summed up in this quote from Martin Neimoller, a prominent Lutheran pastor, who spent the last eight years of Nazi rule in Nazi prison and concentration camps – and is perhaps best remembered for his Postwar Statement:

➢“First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out – because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out – because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out – because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me – and there was no one left to speak for me.”

Mark Seifarth

NCD seeks public comment during June 27 Council meeting

NCD seeks public comment during June 27 Council meeting

Monday, June 24, 2024

For Immediate Release

June 24, 2024

WASHINGTON–The National Council on Disability (NCD) invites the public to present public comment during the Council’s next quarterly meeting Thursday via Zoom.

During a 30-minute public comment session starting at 4 p.m. EDT, the Council will receive input on what presenters consider the most notable disability policy achievements since Summer 2023. The Council would also like to hear about any missed opportunities within those achievements.

The public comment period provides an opportunity for NCD hear from you – individuals, businesses, providers, educators, parents and advocates.

Data from comments collected may be included in NCD’s upcoming annual Progress Report.

Public comment guidelines are available on NCD’s public comment page at https://www.ncd.gov/public-comment/.

Those wanting to participate in public comment must preregister, either through indicating they want to provide public comment during the standard registration process for the meeting or by sending an email to publiccomment@ncd.gov by 8 p.m. EDT June 26.

Because of the virtual format, the Council will receive public comment by email or by video or audio/phone over Zoom. To provide public comment during an NCD Council Meeting, NCD now requires advanced registration by either signing up to present while registering for the meeting or sending an email to PublicComment@ncd.gov with the subject line “Public Comment” and your name, organization, state, and topic of comment included in the body of your email. Deadline for registration is June 26, 8:00 p.m. EDT.

If any time remains following the conclusion of the comments of those registered, NCD may call upon those who desire to make comments on the topic but did not register.

The Council meeting is free and open to the public. Full information on the event can also be found on our upcoming meeting page.

CART and ASL will be provided.

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ADDITIONAL MEETING INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:

WASHINGTON–The Members of the National Council on Disability (NCD) will hold a quarterly business meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, 1–5 p.m EDT via Zoom.

To register for the Zoom webinar, please use the following URL:

https://events.zoomgov.com/ev/AjDobcDV_mghX7L5f6sWlxUKD_MJzSAnGh7A-lTuPauDUOd2E5XX~AvJyfkIR6R1x3lgp4sOiST1A5xJPGT-vG8sAh1wmhft2TgV6_-VtysUgUQ.

Full information on the event can also be found on our event page.

(FYI: NCD: An independent federal agency committed to disability policy leadership since 1978)

Mark Seifarth

06/26/24 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET Webinar: How Will Work Affect My Disability Benefits?

Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE)

Are you interested in learning about how work will affect your Social Security benefits?

If you are interested in learning about the Ticket to Work program or Work Incentives, you can attend a free Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) online webinar.

WISE webinars are online events held for people who are age 18 through 64 and receive Social Security Disability benefits. You’ll learn about the Ticket to Work Program and available Work Incentives through accessible learning opportunities. WISE webinars are generally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Register below!

Work Incentive Seminar Event Details

How Will Work Affect My Disability Benefits?

Date: 06/26/2024

Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern

Contact: Ticket to Work Call Center

Email: support@choosework.ssa.gov

Phone:1-866-968-7842

TTY:1-866-833-2967

REGISTER FOR WEBINAR: https://choosework.ssa.gov/wise/register

Watch An Archived Webinar

If you can’t make this month’s webinar, or missed one that interested you in the past, you can watch captioned videos of past webinars from our webinar archive by clicking the button below. Transcripts of the webinars and fully accessible PDFs are also available. https://choosework.ssa.gov/webinars-tutorials/webinar-archives