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A month-long financial resiliency webinar series focused on knowledge-building, resources, and services for people with disabilities to increase financial independence!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t miss the remaining sessions this week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food Assistance Programs<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10am-11am <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mischelle Williams, <\/strong>Office of Nutrition Assistance Programs, Family Investment Administration, Maryland Department of Human Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join Mischelle Williams from the Office of Nutrition Assistance benefits programs to learn about food assistance options in Maryland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 26<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

* <\/strong>Maryland ABLE Accounts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11am-Noon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelly Nelson, Maryland ABLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelly Nelson, Maryland ABLE Outreach and Communications Manager, will share an overview of how ABLE accounts can help people with disabilities and their families to save and invest for the future without jeopardizing federal, state, and local benefits such as SSI and Medicaid. Attendees will learn about tax-advantaged savings and investment options as well as how to use the ABLE account to pay for qualified disability-related expenses. Join us to learn about the eligibility criteria, enrollment process, features of a Maryland ABLE account and the account management process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Repeat Session\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 27<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work Without Fear: Using \u201cWork Incentives\u201d to Protect Benefits When You Work<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1pm-2:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Dalto, High Note Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people with disabilities who get cash and medical benefits from the government, and who are considering paid work, face some daunting questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u00b7 What will happen to my cash benefits if I work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u00b7 Can I keep my medical benefits?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u00b7 Will I have more money?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Learn how safety nets called \u201cwork incentives\u201d help protect benefits when you work, and make sure you come out ahead. Discover the Plan to Achieve Self Support (PASS), a work incentive that can help you buy technology and other items to reach a work goal. And find out how to get FREE help from a certified Benefits Planner to use work incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 28<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Planning For When You Are Gone<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1pm-2pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Yoder, Planning Across the Spectrum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this presentation, we plan to address why planning for the inevitable or unexpected loss of a parent is so important. We cover both financial and legal tools to prepare for a supported loved one, and discuss ideas to build a support network now so the transition is as manageable as it can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 31<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

*<\/strong> Work Without Fear: Using \u201cWork Incentives\u201d to Protect Benefits When You Work<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1pm-2:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Dalto, High Note Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people with disabilities who get cash and medical benefits from the government, and who are considering paid work, face some daunting questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u00b7 What will happen to my cash benefits if I work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u00b7 Can I keep my medical benefits?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u00b7 Will I have more money?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Learn how safety nets called \u201cwork incentives\u201d help protect benefits when you work, and make sure you come out ahead. Discover the Plan to Achieve Self Support (PASS), a work incentive that can help you buy technology and other items to reach a work goal. And find out how to get FREE help from a certified Benefits Planner to use work incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Repeat Session\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you need accommodations, including live captions, please contact Lori Berrong,\u00a0<\/em>lori.berrong@maryland.gov<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>no later than 7 days before the session you’re registering for<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>indicating the name of session(s) you will need accommodations for.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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