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Benefits and Working

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY BENEFITS WHEN I WORK?
Many people worry that working might impact their benefits. Benefits include Medicaid and Social Security (SSI/SSDI). You can explore these resources to learn how working and benefits go together.

View our infographic on Working and Benefits . You will learn about programs for working and keeping your benefits.

Arizona Disability Benefits 101 has information about working and your benefits in Arizona. They can support you if you have questions.

ABLE Accounts are special savings accounts. You can save money in ABLE accounts that will not affect your benefits. You can learn more about ABLE accounts at https://az-able.com/.

Road Map to Opportunities after High School

Road Map to Transitioning in Arizona

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What do you need to know to start planning for life after high school? This handout from the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council can help get you started. Once you think about the questions on the first page, reach out to the resources and services on the second page to learn more!

Video: Considerations on Employment & Assistive Technology

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Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP) presenters Clayton Guffey, program director, and Heidi Lervik, assistive technology specialist, share information about AzTAP and assistive technology.

2020 PSE Policy Brief

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Available for Download as PDF. 2020 PSE Policy Brief "EXPLORING OPTIONS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES".

New! Arizona Employer Toolkit | A Job for All

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An inclusive labor force can boost creativity and productivity, widen employee perspectives, improve staff morale and much more. Use the NEW Employer Toolkit to learn about diversifying your workplace by hiring Arizonans with disabilities.

Developing the Tempe BEST Program Guide

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An inside look at how the City of Tempe developed the Tempe BEST Program Guide.
BEST | Building Employment Supports & Training | Tempe Program Guide

Tempe BEST Program Guide

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Municipalities interested in the BEST model used by the City of Tempe are welcome to read the BEST Program Guide to explore how a similar program may look like for them.

Working and Job Searching During COVID-19

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IF YOU ARE AN ESSENTIAL WORKER First of all, thank you for your essential work during the pandemic! Your job has probably changed due to the pandemic. You may need to learn new tasks and safety procedures. If you need a new reasonable accommodation because of the changes, you can talk to your employer. A good resource for learning about accommodations is Job Accommodation Network ( askjan.org ).
Flyer with resources and action steps for state agencies

State Agency Stakeholder Flyer

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A flyer for state agency stakeholders with resources and action steps to support Employment First. Image
Flyer with resources and action steps for service providers

Service Provider Stakeholder Flyer

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A flyer for service providers with resources and action steps to support Employment First. Image
Flyer with resources and action steps for family members

Family Member Stakeholder Flyer

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A flyer for family members with resources and action steps to support Employment First. Image