Union Station Clubhouse Speaker Series – How to balance SSA Benefits and Other Supports

You’re Invited!
FREE Information Session:
How to balance Employment and
SSA benefits and other supports
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

This presentation will give you an accurate overview regarding Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and employment. It will include an overview of your benefits and how they are impacted by your life decisions. We will also cover where/who to contact to receive continued support as you transition to work!

About the Presenter:

Ms. Joy Smith serves as the WIPA Project Director/Area Manager/CWIC. Ms. Smith has been a CWIC with AHEDD since program’s inception in 2001. Ms. Smith received a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). Her previous experience includes: Supports Coordinator for Westmoreland County Office of Intellectual Disabilities, and Employment Specialist for AHEDD. Ms. Smith has served on a Transition Task Force coordinated by the PA Department of Health developing best practices for youth with disabilities. Ms. Smith also serves on the Employment Coalition in Westmoreland County. Ms. Smith has presented on the topic of WIPA services at numerous statewide events, including a yearly presentation at the Pennsylvania Transition Conference and has conducted numerous trainings on WIPA services to various stakeholders.

Where:
This digital event will be held over Zoom. Register here
You will receive a link to the zoom session in your email on the day of the event.