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Getting Ready for College:

Presenters:

Scot Marken, EdRedefined (www.edredefined.com)

Annie Tulkin, Accessible College (www.accessible college.com)

There are an increasing number of options and considerations for students with a variety of challenges who want to go to college. Colleges offer varying levels of support and accommodations and t's critical students and families understand their options in order to ensure they receive the support they need to be successful.  

Topics will include:

• Understanding students’ needs and how  that translates to a college setting

• Finding the best college fit

• Difference between high school and   college accommodations

• Non-academic needs and how to find  support

• Financial aid, scholarships, and public  benefit

• Timeline for applications and      accommodations

When: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 7:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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You are invited to a Zoom webinar. 

When: Tuesday, Oct., 25, 2022

7:00 PM Eastern Time

Part 1:

The Basics of SSI and Medicaid 

What You Need to Know for your Adult Loved

One with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)

Presenter:

Bev Roberts, Director,

Mainstreaming Medical Care Program, The Arc of New Jersey

This presentation will address the basics of applying for SSI and Medicaid, as well as many important SSI and Medicaid issues that families may not be aware of, such as:

*What are the exceptions to DDD's requirement on having Medicaid?

*What are ABLE Accounts and how can these accounts be helpful?

*What are PPP services and what is the process to access those services?

*What can families do if they are unable to locate a health care provider with their loved one's Medicaid/HMO network?

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When: Tuesday, November 1, 2022

7:00 PM Eastern Time

Part 2:

When Parents Collect Social Security: How parents' Social Security Menefits Imopact Adult Children with I/DD

Presenter:

Bev Roberts, Director,

Mainstreaming Medical Care Program, The Arc of New Jersey

This presentation will address changes in Social Security benefits that occur for a son/daughter with disabilities when a parent retires and collects their own Social Security, or if the parent becomes disabled or passes away.

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When: Tuesday, November 15, 2022

7:00 PM Eastern Time

Part 3

What You Need to Know About The SSI Application Process

Presenters:

Tracey Cahn, Esq.

Risa Rohrberger, Esq.

Cahn & Rohrberger, LLC

This presentation will address how to avoid the potholes on the road to getting SSI.

They will address:

- What do I need to do before applying for SSI benefits for my child?

- What forms will Social Security ask us to complete and how should we complete them?

- My child works; how should I address this when I apply for his/her benefits?

- Appealing denials

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Parent Support Group for parents/caregivers of youth with disabilities

(Younger than 21 yrs.)

When: Tuesday, Oct.11, 2022 at 7:30 PM Eastern Time 

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Join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting:

Let's Get Together and Talk: for Parents/Caregivers of Individuals with Disabilities 21+ yrs.

When:

Tuesday,

October 13, 2022 at 7:30 PM Eastern Time

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Join us the 2nd Thursday of each month

The support groups are facilitated by Lauren Lavelle, a parent coach and professional in the field of disabilities.

The BCSS CAPE Resource Center is open and I am available to speak with you.

linwie@bergen.org or 201 343-6000 x4067