Why is it important to know how to protect your personal and financial information? If people illegally get your information, they might use it to steal your money. This is called identity theft and it is against the law.
Work Incentives
Work incentives are rules that make it possible for people with disabilities to receive income from work and still receive Social Security benefits, Medicare, or Medicaid.
Benefits Counseling
Benefits counseling provides information about how working may affect your financial and health benefits. In Maryland, these counselors are called Community Work Incentives Coordinators (CWICs) and they work for Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA).
How to Prepare For and What to Ask the Benefits Counselor
Your benefits counselor is there to help you navigate these complex topics and ensure you have all the information you need to make informed decisions about work and your benefits.
Changes in Benefits when You Turn 18
If you or your family receive a monthly check from the government because you have a disability, there are several things you need to be aware of as you approach your 18th birthday.
Employment Supports and Services
You do not have to find a job all by yourself! There are a number of places where you can get a lot of good services. These four agencies are a good place to start.
Career Planning
You probably started looking at different careers when you were in middle and high school. Not only did you learn what a person in that career did, but also what education or training the career required.
Getting the Job You Want
Let’s explore some of these questions to help you find and keep a job as well as moving ahead in your career. If you have someone helping you, they can work with you as you consider these questions and develop skills for successful employment.
Where the Jobs Are
With so many resources available to help people find jobs, it can be confusing and overwhelming to know where to start. Here are some suggestions on how to start your search.
Criminal Records and Employment
Whether you are applying for a new job or a promotion, the likelihood of the employer conducting a criminal background check is high.
Options for Action
Home→ResourcesOptions for Action You Have Rights As a citizen of the State of Maryland, you are entitled to certain rights. Some of these rights are:The right to enjoy opportunities in your community.The right to apply for rehabilitation services.The right to be treated with respect and courtesy.The right to be involved in decision-making processes that affect your life.The right to receive …
Rights and Responsibilities
When you start thinking about work, it’s important to know both your rights and your responsibilities. Laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) protect people with disabilities from discrimination in certain workplaces and programs.