Work Incentives Transition Network: Training and Products VCU-RRTC INTERNET COURSE Using SSI Work Incentives to Promote Successful Adult Outcomes for Transition-Aged Youth Learning Objectives This interactive course consists of six sessions and is available online via the World Wide Web. Participants may access the information at their convenience. Each session will run for two weeks. Upon completion of the course participants will be able to: gain knowledge about how SSA disability and work incentive programs can be used to promote adult outcomes, define their role in the transition planning process in regard to incorporating use of work incentives, gain a practical, working knowledge of work incentives to include: PASS, IRWE, BWE, SEIE, and PESS, demonstrate effective advocacy skills when working with the Social Security Administration. Target Audience Transition Team Members: Special and General Educators,and Family members Instructors Connie Ferrel, Private Consultant, Indiana Thomas Golden, Cornell University, New York Susan O¹Mara, Department of Rehabilitative Services, Virginia Session Titles and Dates Session 1 Using the Internet for Education Sept 28-Oct 12, 1998 Session 2 Incorporating SSA Disability & Work Incentive Programs into the IEP/ITP Oct 12-Oct 26 Session 3 Overview of SSA Disability Programs Oct. 26- Nov. 9 Session 4 Impact of Earnings (Work) on a Youth¹s SSI Nov 9-Nov 23 Session 5 Overview of SSI Work Incentive Programs Nov 23-Dec 7 Session 6 Advocating with Social Security Administration Dec 7-Dec 21 ! This course is full. We will offer it again in February, 1999. If you would like to sign up for that session, please complete the Waiting List Form. For more information contact Amy J. Armstrong at 804-828-1851, email aarmstro@saturn.vcu.edu Back to Training and Products