YEAH Council

05/24/2023

ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts for individuals with disabilities. They were created as a result of the passage of the Stephen Beck Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014, better known as the ABLE Act. It is considered to be one of the most significant pieces of legislation for the disability community since the Americans with Disabilities Act. Learn more https://www.ablenrc.org/service-providers/what-is-able/

What is ABLE? A brief explanation for Service Providers… What is an ABLE account? ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts for individuals with disabilities. They were created as a result of the passage of the Stephen Beck Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014...

05/23/2023

Tuesday Explore resources to help you on your self-determination journey

A place for youth to get started with information, resources and upcoming events. Meet our youth leaders or apply to be a youth leader!

05/17/2023

# WorkforceWednesday Interested in Supported Decision Making? Check out this complete list of key resources and the impacts experienced in various U.S. states. Learn where and how to get help and information to advance your supported decision-making needs in your state and much more. https://supporteddecisionmaking.org/what-we-do/

See all of the work we do to support people with disabilities to gain more information on supported decision-making.

05/16/2023

Tuesday Roadmap to Transition: A handbook for autistic youth transitioning to adulthood

ASAN partnered with the Family Network on Disabilities to produce Roadmap to Transition: A Handbook for Autistic Youth Transitioning to Adulthood

05/10/2023

Social Security cash assistance programs can be essential in helping young adults with disabilities live independently in the community. Check out Pacer’s Social Security information page…. including a section on SSI to Work. Reminder these programs are based on eligibility requirements, which may seem overwhelming, but can be very helpful. https://www.pacer.org/transition/news/edition/IP-2023-03-28.html

Social Security cash assistance programs can be essential in helping young adults with disabilities live an independent life in the community, and may serve as a bridge to working down the road. However, these programs are based on eligibility requirements that may seem intimidatingly complex. Many....

05/09/2023

Tuesday Helpful resources to get started with supported decision making

05/03/2023

Despite being deaf and blind, Julia Murray is successful as a Slippery Rock University student thanks to the support from the University’s Office of Disability Services. “Students with visual impairments have needs that are unique,” said Jenny Senko, coordinator of blind services. “The services we provide are highly individualized based on the student. We can facilitate discussions with professors and help provide accommodations to remove any barriers”. Learn more https://www.sru.edu/news/031723a

Students arrive on campus with different backgrounds, needs and expectations, but they’re all trying to develop themselves and earn a degree. Then there are students like Julia Murray, a Slippery Rock University exercise science major from Pittsburgh, who have challenges that go beyond the typical...

05/02/2023

Tuesday Handing over the reins: Candid conversations. A video series of young adults discussing hopes & dreams, independence and advocacy, and providing words of wisdom

04/26/2023

Life Hacks for Transition: Episode 8 What happens once your young adult has a job? This video will cover how to establish and maintain natural support for the worker; support the employer and their employees and develop a Workplace Agreement to guide both the employer and the worker. https://transitionta.org/life-hacks/life-hacks-for-transition-episode-8/ (transitionta.org)

04/25/2023

Tuesday Love, Dating, Relationships and Disability https://www.easterseals.com/explore-resources/living-with-disability/love-dating-relationships-disability.html

Helping people with disabilities gain greater independence.

04/19/2023

Using AI technology to lower the unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities Our Ability builds relationships through our Jobs Ability portal with businesses interested in employment. Directly, work with hiring managers and disability advocacy organizations and communities around the country to build bridges towards employment. Their network of agencies around the country provides the potential of thousands of candidates to our business members. Our Ability, Inc. https://www.ourability.com/

Building the Business Case for Employing People with Disabilities

04/18/2023

Steps to becoming a youth advocate: