Under order of selection, Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) must first serve the most significantly disabled (MSD). That means that many job seekers on your caseload will be individuals designated as MSD and may benefit from customized employment. It’s vital then that, as an employment specialist (ES) or VR counselor, you understand what customized employment is… Read more »
Year: 2023
Planning for the Future: Special Needs and Miller Trusts Explained
By Sarah Geis, senior director of engagement, The Arc of Indiana Financial planning for someone with a disability is crucial for their future success. Saving for the future is important for everyone, but people with disabilities face additional hurdles of saving without impacting benefits like Medicaid and Social Security. This process can be complex because… Read more »
ABLE Accounts Offer Financial Empowerment and Autonomy
Living with a disability brings many daily considerations that a person must prioritize. Too often people place financial planning toward the bottom of the list when considering long-term or short-term needs. A multitude of reasons can cause this, including the intimidating and challenging nature of financial planning due to a person’s limited resources or knowledge… Read more »
2023 Cost of Living Adjustment and the Importance of Reporting Earnings
With the new year comes a new a sense of hope for those who receive Social Security disability benefits. The 2023 annual Cost of Living Adjustment brings an extra bit of relief to these individuals. Adjusted each fall, the COLA rates are based on the Consumer Price Index, a measure of the average change in… Read more »