Increasing the Use of Work Incentives by Youth Through
the Transition Process
The University of Minnesota-Institute on Community Integration's SSI
Work incentives Project is a research and demonstration project developed
in collaboration with school personnel, youth, parents, centers for independent
living, parent information centers, local and regional social security
offices, and a panel of national experts. The project will examine whether
transition information sharing and educational activities about SSI benefits
and work incentives directed to youth, their families, school personnel
and adult care providers can:
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increase the number of youth and their families who are aware of SSI
benefits and work incentives as part of the transition process; |
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increase the number of potentially eligible SSI recipients (youth)
who apply for SSI benefits and work incentives; and |
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increase the number of youth who are employed and using SSI work incentives
to enhance their employment options and quality of living. |
The project currently operates in two Minnesota sites, one rural and
one urban. Two Maryland sites will be added in the second year. Site research
teams with ICI Transition Services staff will:
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study and consider strategies for identifying and overcoming barriers to
accessing and using SSI work incentives,
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develop and implement transition activities (training and technical assistance)
on SSI benefits and work incentives, and
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evaluate the impact of training and technical assistance on transition
planning, work incentive utilization, employment status, and satisfaction.
Materials for systems change projects will be available nationally
through the National Transition Network. Materials for parents will be
available nationally at the Parent Training and Information Centers through
PACER Center's, The Alliance.
For More Information Contact:
Project Coordinator: Dr. Ellie J. Emanuel
University of Minnesota
Institute on Community Integration
102 Pattee Hall
150 Pillsbury Drive S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-627-4135 Voice
612-627-1998 Fax
E-mail: emanu003@tc.umn.edu
Web Site: National Transition
Network
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