1. Works For Me Employment Solutions For People With Disabilities

2. “Works For Me” is… A free resource Agencies & programs that help people with disabilities who want to work and improve their financial security Obtain training Keep health insurance Get assistive technology

3. Who can use “Works For “Me? Pennsylvania residents who: ◦Have a disability ◦Receive Social Security/ and or Medicaid benefits and ◦Really want to get a job and join the workforce!

4. The “Works For Me” Program “Works For Me”

5. “Works For Me” is a resource for: People with disabilities who are interested in working Human Services professionals Service Providers Others who want to help people they know or support

6. Did you know…. You may even be able to increase your income! If you are unsure about working, there are ways to stay qualified for Social Security benefits while trying a job! Works for me is here to help answer your questions about working!

7. “Works For Me” will… Help you find out if work is for you Provide resources for finding employment Guide you to maximize your income and health care benefits Provide information on going from school to work

8. “Works For Me” will.. Give you answers to Frequently Asked Questions Share real-life testimonials from people with disabilities who were successful in finding employment Keep you up-to-date on related news Offer valuable information to employers

9. Get information about.. Programs that are available Ticket to Work Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program (WIPA) Medical Assistance for Workers With Disabilities (MAWD)

10. Going From School To Work Young adults want to make the move from school to work and have the financial independence to support themselves. The same is true for young adults with disabilities.

11. Going From School To Work Are you a person with a disability who has recently graduated from high school or college? Do you want to get a job and support yourself? Works for me can help point you to the resources available to you.

12. This presentation has been sponsored by: The Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) through a grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (CFDA # 93.768).

13. For More Information Works For Me! Employment Solutions for People With Disabilities www.worksforme- pa.org