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Disability Benefits 101 - Michigan

Review this benefits planning calculator for individuals with disabilities who want to know what will happen to their income, benefits, and health coverage if they go to work as well as young people who want to find out how a job or staying in school can affect their cash benefits and health coverage. This may be a helpful template for states hoping to provide similar services for consumers.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52817

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Comprehensive Employment Services Grant Community Forums Summary - Michigan

This summary captures the results of a total of nine community forum events held to gather information on how employment services for people with disabilities in Michigan are perceived by individuals in three categories: consumers, agency professionals, and business leaders. The purpose of the community forums was to gather information on how employment services for people with disabilities are regarded. The information gathered may be helpful for states providing similar services.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52816

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Going To Work - Massachusetts

How is Massachusetts educating young people with disabilities and their families on employment and disability benefits? Work Without Limits created "Going To Work," a booklet designed to educate this population on issues involving employment, Social Security disability, and health benefit programs. Individuals, employers and providers can visit the Work Without Limits website to find additional resources and information.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52815

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Employer Outreach and Education Fact Sheets - Massachusetts

How can employers attract and retain employees with disabilities? Attached are several examples of how the state of Massachusetts has created outreach materials designed to educate employers on many important topics involving hiring and retaining workers with disabilities. Some topics covered: Business Case for including People with Disabilities in the Workplace, Federal Tax Cuts and Becoming an Employer of Choice.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52814

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Engaging with Employers - A Breakfast Series in Maine

How is Maine working to increase opportunities for communication and networking regarding employment for those with disabilities? One way is by posting sponsored events online. The videos attached feature short clips from a breakfast series hosted by the CHOICES CEO Project. The sponsored networking breakfasts are for businesses and organizations that provide employment services to people with disabilities.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52813

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EmploymentforME.org website - Maine

How is Maine disseminating information related to the employment of workers with disabilities? This website is a portal page for job seekers and workers with disabilities, Maine employers, as well as organizations that provide services for workers with disabilities and job seekers with disabilities. Visit the site to find resources and consider ways you states might share more information electronically.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52812

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Employment First Summit - Kansas

How is Kansas engaging the disabled community? The Kansas Medicaid Infrastructure Grant and the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities created a summit in order to provide information on the services available in the state that aim to establish integrated competitive employment as the first priority for Kansans with disabilities. Review full agenda and complete list of handouts and presentations can be reviewed.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52810

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Medicaid Infrastructure Grant Outreach Materials - Indiana

How is Indiana reaching out to its consumers, agencies, and leaders about MIG information? Attached are three examples of how the state both provides education and works to improve on MIG programs and initiatives. Find a survey directed towards MIG consumers, a policy and procedure document designed for employers working with individuals with disabilities, and a strategic planning document for MIG subgroup leaders.

Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52805

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