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Project

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance National Training and Data Center

Center:

VA-Partnership for People with Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Parthenia Dinora
[email protected]
804-827-0016

Project Description:

The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) National Training and Data Center (NTDC) provides comprehensive training and technical assistance to Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) projects, the Ticket to Work Help Line, and community partners to ensure accurate and timely support for beneficiaries on the road to employment and financial independence. The WIPA initiative is a key component of Social Security's strategy to promote employment among its disability beneficiaries and reduce dependence on SSI and Title II cash benefits. In July 2020, Social Security awarded new cooperative agreements to 74 local WIPA projects to provide individualized work incentive counseling services to beneficiaries in all 50 states and territories.

Keyword(s):

Social Security

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Other

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Empowerment Zone, Renewal Community, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban, Territory, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National

Funding Source:

Federal

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787