Here is today's KCDC Disability News message.? I hope you have a wonderful day and weekend.?

Martha

*Martha K. Gabehart* | "Executive Director
"Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
*Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
*900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell)

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Webinar! Effective Approaches to Benefits Planning

Wednesday, April 12, 3:00-4:00 P.M. ET [ [link removed] ]

As part of April's Financial Literacy Month, the Employment First Community of Practice Webinar Series takes a closer look at benefits planning from a state-systems perspective, and looks at a model of implementation from Missouri that can be emulated by states and providers. The webinar will also cover how benefits planning can assist all job seekers to understand how their benefits are affected by work activities, and how providers and state agencies each contribute to creating a successful system.

Webinar Objectives:
? Understand the key components of benefits planning and why they are an essential component of Competitive Integrated Employment efforts.
? Learn about different state models for offering benefits planning and what considerations should be made when choosing a model.
? Discuss how states and providers can expand their offerings in benefits planning through training and other resources.
? Hear Missouri state leaders describe their efforts to build an effective and efficient benefits planning system.

REGISTER FOR THE APRIL 12 WEBINAR! [ [link removed] ]

The National Employment First Community of Practice (CoP) Webinar Series augments the technical assistance areas of Employment First systems change (Capacity Building, Provider Transformation, School-to-Work Transition, Employer Engagement, and Policy/Funding Alignment). CoP participants benefit from national subject matter experts (SMEs) presenting information and resources to support Employment First efforts.

Please email any accommodation requests
to [email protected].

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The LEAD WIOA Policy Development Center is led by National Disability Institute and is fully funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, U.S. Department of Labor, Grant No. OD-38977-22-75-4-11.

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March 31, 2023

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits Explained [ [link removed] ]

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) serves every community in the U.S. and helps millions of Americans buy healthy food each year. In this article, we will share information on how to check your eligibility for SNAP, how to apply, and how you can use SNAP benefits for you and your family.
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Editor's Picks
January 5, 2023
Filing Assistance this Tax Season [ [link removed] ]

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides tools to make your tax filing easier and potentially free. This article highlights four services, either provided or partially paid for by the IRS, that you can trust to help you with your taxes.
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February 16, 2023
5 Benefits for First Time Parents [ [link removed] ]

Becoming a first-time parent can be overwhelming, but Benefits.gov is here to help! In this article, we will share five benefit programs for new parents.
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This service is provided for you at no charge by Benefits.gov [ [link removed] ]

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Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) News Brief. Driving Change - Creating Opportunity
March 31, 2023

FMLA: Providing Flexibility for Changing Needs, Then and Now

In a recently published DOL blog, ODEP Chief of Staff Anupa Iyer Geevarghese reflected on the 30th anniversary of the landmark Family and Medical Leave Act and the important role the law plays in helping workers retain employment after onset of a disability or undergoing treatment for a chronic condition. She also shared insight gleaned from a recent national online dialogue indicating that leave is a key support to help people with Long COVID get needed treatment and rest to manage their symptoms.

Read the DOL blog [ [link removed] ]

PEAT Podcast: Bringing Authentic Inclusion into Today's Digital & Physical Workplaces

On the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology?s Future of Work Podcast, Zariah Cameron, Equity Centered UX strategist at Ally, shares how critical it is to embrace authentic inclusion in all aspects of work. She discusses how you can make your digital and physical workplaces more inclusive and more equitable by paying attention to the details such as inclusive alt text, mental health programs and more. Zariah also shares how being a Black woman in UX design has motivated her to create pathways for others in the field.

Listen to the Future of Work podcast [ [link removed] ]

EXTENDED! Mental Health Matters: Online Dialogue Now Open
Now through April 7, share ideas and vote on ideas submitted by others on topics such as expanding access to workplace supports for those with mental health conditions and reducing related stigmas. Additional discussion topics include reasonable accommodations, telemental health, wellness programs, EAPs, self-disclosure and more. Input gathered will help DOL more effectively support workers? mental health needs and bolster the behavioral health care workforce.

Participate in the dialogue [ [link removed] ]

Effective Approaches to Benefits Planning

In honor of April's Financial Literacy Month, join the Employment First Community of Practice on April 12 from 3:00 ? 4:00 PM ET for the webinar ?Effective Approaches to Benefits Planning.? The webinar takes a closer look at benefits planning from a state-systems perspective and looks at a model of implementation from Missouri that can be emulated by states and providers. The webinar will also cover how benefits planning can assist all job seekers to understand how their benefits are affected by work activities, and how providers and state agencies each contribute to creating a successful system.

Register for the webinar [ [link removed] ]

Fostering a Mentally Healthy Workplace

ODEP has a one-page guide on ?Fostering a Mentally Healthy Workplace.? Read the resource guide to learn more about creating a supportive and inclusive workplace environment. Additional resources are featured on the ODEP Mental Health webpage to ensure that disability-related policies and practices in the workplace consider the needs of people with mental health conditions.

Read the ODEP Guide?(attached below)

U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy
DRIVING CHANGE ? CREATING OPPORTUNITY

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