Updated as of February 26, 2024. Vocational Rehabilitation What is vocational rehabilitation? Vocational rehabilitation consists of services and tools geared toward helping individuals find and keep employment. These services include both disability-specific training and traditional post-secondary education, like college, community college, and job-specific training. These services also include supports like career counseling, technology training, and […]
Updated as of February 26, 2024. Social Security Benefits What are they? Similarities Differences SSI is a needs-based program Find out more in the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) – Fast Financial Facts Bridges Resource Library entry. SSDI is an insurance program Find out more in the SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) – Fast Financial Facts […]
Updated as of February 26, 2024. SSDI in Brief SSDI Disability Eligibility SSDI Financial Eligibility No limitations on Resources Limitations on Income Medical Insurance for SSDI Recipients Other Benefits That May Be Available to SSDI Recipients SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Lifeline: Free/low-cost internet or cell phone Tuition Waiver at Maryland Community Colleges for SSI […]
Updated as of February 26, 2024. SSI in Brief SSI Disability Eligibility SSI Financial Eligibility Limitations on Resources Limitations on Income Includes ALL income: Exclusions from income Medical Insurance for SSI Recipients Other Benefits That May Be Available to SSI Recipients SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Lifeline: Free/low-cost internet or cell phone Tuition Waiver at […]
Find Financial Freedom with Our Bridges Resource Library This month, we highlight after-high school opportunities from free tuition to work incentives that help blind/low vision students Find Financial Freedom! This week, we check out the great resources and services our Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled (LBPD) provides. Bridges’ Support Always Available Your […]