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Sheldon, James R. – Institute for Educational Leadership, 2018
This policy brief describes how State VR agencies are using and can use benefits planning services, as a VR agency-funded service, to help SSDI and SSI beneficiaries address concerns and fears about the potential loss of cash benefits and healthcare benefits (i.e., Medicaid and/or Medicare) as they move into jobs paying substantial wages. The…
Descriptors: State Agencies, Vocational Rehabilitation, Federal Legislation, Disabilities
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Daley,Tamara C.; Fiore, Thomas A.; Bollmer, Julie; Nimkoff, Tamara; Lysy, Chris – National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, 2013
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Technical Assistance and Dissemination (TA&D) Program is the U.S. Department of Education's (ED) primary vehicle for providing technical assistance (TA) to individuals and organizations responsible for serving children with disabilities and their families. The evaluation is part…
Descriptors: National Programs, National Surveys, Technical Assistance, Program Implementation
Interstate Research Associates, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1985
The sheets list sources of assistance for children and youth with handicaps in the 50 states and five U.S. territories. Organized alphabetically by state, listings typically include information on the following resources: state department of education, state vocational rehabilitation agency, office of state coordinator of vocational education for…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Federal Programs, Mental Health, State Agencies
American Council on Education, Washington, DC. HEATH Resource Center. – 1999
This resource paper provides an overview of student financial aid and discusses the roles and responsibilities of those who play a significant part in the process of providing aid to students with disabilities. The paper also addresses the financial aid application procedure and suggests timeliness and resources for those individuals who are…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, College Students, Disabilities, Federal Aid
Thorson, James A., Ed. – 1972
The collection of conference papers given by representatives of State, Federal, and voluntary agencies, and university faculty, discusses information and planning strategies aimed at maximizing independent living for the elderly. Introductory and welcoming remarks by James A. Thorson, Virginia Smith, and Frank Groschelle are included along with…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Organizations, Conference Reports, Disabilities
Rehabilitation Services Administration (ED), Washington, DC. – 1996
This report documents activities and accomplishments of the Rehabilitation Services Administration and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research during fiscal year 1995 as mandated under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. An executive summary briefly describes the programs authorized under the Act and highlights major…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Agency Cooperation, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities
Montana Univ. Affiliated Rural Inst., Missoula. – 1994
This guide provides information on funding resources for supported employment in Montana. Supported employment provides individuals with severe disabilities the tools necessary to enter into an integrated work setting at a competitive wage. Supported employment generally consists of the professional expertise of a job coach, job development…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Disabilities, Employment Programs, Employment Services
American Council on Education, Washington, DC. HEATH Resource Center. – 2000
This resource paper provides an overview of student financial aid and discusses the roles and responsibilities of those who play a significant part in the process of providing aid to students with disabilities. The paper also addresses the financial aid application procedure and suggests timelines and resources for those individuals who are…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Federal Programs, Financial Aid Applicants, Financial Support