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Gifts and Social Security Benefits

In Benefits Articles, Featured, News, Seasonal Favorite by Michael Gandy

Tis’ the season for festive celebrations – and gifts! During the holidays, it’s a good idea to learn how gifts are viewed by Social Security for the SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) programs. Gifts Don’t Affect SSDI At All Let’s start with the easy one: SSDI. Gifts do not affect SSDI at all! You don’t …

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Need a Reasonable Accommodation? Speak Up for Yourself

In Advocacy, Featured, News by Michael Gandy

If you have a disability and you’re considering applying for a job or figuring out how you’d handle the work, you might have also thought about how some help or changes could make it easier for you to do your best. These changes are sometimes called reasonable accommodations and could support you to do your best work. The desire to …

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Tips for Safe and Stress-Free Travels

In Accessibility, Featured, News, Seasonal Favorite by Michael Gandy

Whether you plan to make a short trip across town for supplies and then stay home with a good book, or travel across the country to spend time with family, we wish you safe and stress-free travels. Here are a few tips to get you where you want to go safely and with a minimum of stress: Plan Ahead Whether …

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Transportation: Knowing the Options

In Accessibility, Blog, Featured, News, Transportation by Michael Gandy

As you consider your job goals, part of that process is considering how you will get to and from work. If owning and driving a vehicle is not an option, there are many different transportation options. Learn more what they are, how they work, and how to use them. A Variety of Options “Transportation Options for Older Adults and People …