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Project

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance

Center:

WV-Center for Excellence in Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2020

Contact Information:

Jennifer Tenney
[email protected]
304-293-4692

Project Description:

The Work Incentive, Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program provides intensive services to beneficiaries on Social Security Disability benefits. These services focus around work and how cash payments will affect both cash and medical benefits associated with Social Security Disability payments. Assistance with state level benefits is also provided on a limited basis.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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