News Archives
Emerging Trends & People with Disabilities: Public Consultation
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is gathering public input for a study of emerging issues and trends affecting the lives of people with disabilities. Information gathered will be used in the development of NCD's next annual progress report to the President and Congress. The Council is seeking input on disability issues including health, housing, employment, insurance, transportation, assistive technology, recreation, emergency preparedness, early intervention and education. Suggestions should be sent to NCD by July 22, 2008 via email - type "Emerging Trends" in the subject line.
Social Security Announces Improvements to Ticket to Work Program
The Social Security Administration issued final rules designed to improve the Ticket to Work program. The changes will improve the effectiveness of the Ticket program in helping beneficiaries with disabilities who want to return to work.
SSA Training on New Ticket to Work Regulations
In preparation for the implementation of the New Ticket to Work Program regulations on July 21, 2008, the Social Security Administration (SSA) and its partners will be conducting several national training sessions to review changes to the program. Interested parties are being asked to save these training dates and participate in the appropriate teleconferences or webinars.
The 2008 OASDI Trustees Report, officially called The 2008 Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Federal Disability Insurance Trust Funds, presents the current and projected future financial status of the Social Security trust funds.
Summary of Medicare benefits, rights and protections and answers to the most frequently asked questions about Medicare. The entire document may be downloaded in .pdf format.
GovBenefits.gov 6th Anniversary Webcast
This 6th anniversary Webcast took place on April 24, 2008 and highlighted GovBenefits.gov's new features, and how the site helps citizens easily access essential government benefits including Food/Nutrition, Housing Assistance, Healthcare, Disaster Relief, Education and Veteran Programs.
National Disability Policy: A Progress Report
Report issued on January 15, 2008 by the National Council on Disability (NCD) that examines employment, housing, education, transportation and other federal policies that affect people with disabilities.
2008 Cost-Of-Living Increases for VA Benefits
Improvements to the Ticket to Work & Self-Sufficiency Program--Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The Ticket to Work program provides beneficiaries with disabilities expanded options for access to employment, vocational rehabilitation, and other support services. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is proposing revisions to its current Ticket to Work program rules to simplify and improve the definition of using a ticket and requirements for measuring timely progress toward self-supporting employment. Deadline for comments was October 12, 2007.
The President's New Freedom Initiative: The 2007 Progress Report
Announced in February, 2001, the New Freedom Initiative is President George W. Bush's plan to tear down barriers to full integration into American life that remain for many of the 54 million Americans with disabilities. This report highlights the accomplishments of the Administration in implementing the President's vision and builds upon the reports issued in May 2002 and May 2004.
