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Apple’s Voice Control Is Important for Accessibility, and You
Amber Cecil on 06/20/2019Whether you have motor impairments or simply have your hands full, accessibility features like voice commands have for a long time made life easier for all device users," said Priyanka Ghosh, Director of External Affairs at the National Organization on Disability. "It's terrific to see Apple stepping up in this area, and as technology continues to remove barriers to social connection and productivity, it should also remove barriers to employment."
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THE NOD CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CONVENES TO TALK ABOUT TRUST AT THE EXECUTIVE LUNCHEON
Amber Cecil on 06/13/2019NOD today hosted an executive luncheon for its Corporate Leadership Council members at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice. The event, which drew nearly 100 professionals, centered on the topic of trust as integral to building an inclusive, engaged workforce, with a particular focus on self-identification (self-ID) rates – or the percentage of employees who voluntarily inform their employers that they have a disability – as a core measure of organizational trust.
The post THE NOD CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CONVENES TO TALK ABOUT TRUST AT THE EXECUTIVE LUNCHEON appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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NOD and DiversityInc Recognize Mental Health Awareness Month
Amber Cecil on 05/30/2019By Jayme S. Ganey, Senior Writer, DiversityInc, and Carol Glazer, President of National Organization on Disability The United States is One of the Most Stressed Countries in the World: Do you know if your colleague’s mental health is okay? A recent Gallop poll reported that the US is one of the most stressed nations in […]
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New Employer Survey Reveals Corporate America Still Struggling to Hire People with Disabilities
Amber Cecil on 05/28/2019Despite Huge Demand for Talent and 20 Million Americans with Disabilities Eager to Work, Job Connections Still Falling Short NEW YORK (May 29, 2019) – Despite record low unemployment and reports by hiring managers of an enormous demand for talent, a new survey of nearly 200 companies that collectively employ more than 9.5 million people […]
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NOD Statement on ‘Game of Thrones’ Ending Featured by TMZ
Jesse Fryburg on 05/22/2019NOD statement on hit show Game of Thrones' finale and overall depiction of disability featured in TMZ.
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Affordable Care ActThe Impact on Special Needs Trusts
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law puts in place comprehensive health insurance reforms that will roll out over four years and beyond.
The ACA removes lifetime limits on health benefits and creates new coverage options for individuals with pre-existing conditions.
Colorado later approved Medicaid Expansion for individuals under 65 years of age with income below 133 percent of the federal poverty level (Approximately $15,000 for an individual), which began January 2014. There is currently no asset test for this program.
What is NOT changing with the implementation of the ACA? (Why a Trust is still needed)
The Medicaid Waiver Program will remain the only real benefit program that will cover significant custodial home care services for people with disabilities.
Long-term care in Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Facilities will still be paid by Medicaid when an individual does not have Long-Term Care Insurance, or income/resources to privately pay.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will continue to have a resource limit of $2,000 for individuals.
When a Trust May Not Be Needed
When an individual who meets the income requirements for Medicaid Expansion and does NOT need Long-Term Care or a Waiver program receives a windfall (PI Settlement, Back-payment in SSA, Inheritance), as there is no asset test for the Medicaid Expansion Service.
Individuals need to evaluate their eligibility for other programs such as LEAP, Food Stamps, etc.
Individuals need to evaluate the other benefits of placing funds in a Special Needs Trust, like:
- Budgeting – CFPD provides a plan for spending or saving to reflect your goals
- Protection from exploitation.
- CFPD provides a link to a network of community partners and resources.
So what are my next steps?
Consult with an attorney who is well-versed in the Affordable Care Act.
Call CFPD to discuss your individual situation. Our staff have been trained in the ACA and follow the implementation of new services and the impact of SNTs.
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Apple’s Voice Control Is Important for Accessibility, and You
Amber Cecil on 06/20/2019Whether you have motor impairments or simply have your hands full, accessibility features like voice commands have for a long time made life easier for all device users," said Priyanka Ghosh, Director of External Affairs at the National Organization on Disability. "It's terrific to see Apple stepping up in this area, and as technology continues to remove barriers to social connection and productivity, it should also remove barriers to employment."
The post Apple’s Voice Control Is Important for Accessibility, and You appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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THE NOD CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CONVENES TO TALK ABOUT TRUST AT THE EXECUTIVE LUNCHEON
Amber Cecil on 06/13/2019NOD today hosted an executive luncheon for its Corporate Leadership Council members at the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice. The event, which drew nearly 100 professionals, centered on the topic of trust as integral to building an inclusive, engaged workforce, with a particular focus on self-identification (self-ID) rates – or the percentage of employees who voluntarily inform their employers that they have a disability – as a core measure of organizational trust.
The post THE NOD CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL CONVENES TO TALK ABOUT TRUST AT THE EXECUTIVE LUNCHEON appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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NOD and DiversityInc Recognize Mental Health Awareness Month
Amber Cecil on 05/30/2019By Jayme S. Ganey, Senior Writer, DiversityInc, and Carol Glazer, President of National Organization on Disability The United States is One of the Most Stressed Countries in the World: Do you know if your colleague’s mental health is okay? A recent Gallop poll reported that the US is one of the most stressed nations in […]
The post NOD and DiversityInc Recognize Mental Health Awareness Month appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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New Employer Survey Reveals Corporate America Still Struggling to Hire People with Disabilities
Amber Cecil on 05/28/2019Despite Huge Demand for Talent and 20 Million Americans with Disabilities Eager to Work, Job Connections Still Falling Short NEW YORK (May 29, 2019) – Despite record low unemployment and reports by hiring managers of an enormous demand for talent, a new survey of nearly 200 companies that collectively employ more than 9.5 million people […]
The post New Employer Survey Reveals Corporate America Still Struggling to Hire People with Disabilities appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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NOD Statement on ‘Game of Thrones’ Ending Featured by TMZ
Jesse Fryburg on 05/22/2019NOD statement on hit show Game of Thrones' finale and overall depiction of disability featured in TMZ.
The post NOD Statement on ‘Game of Thrones’ Ending Featured by TMZ appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
