*This event is open to the public*
 

This is a live interactive webinar. Registered participants will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to join the session.

Presenter: 
David Mervis, Esq., is a staff attorney at Project HEAL (Health, Education, Advocacy, and Law), a community-based program of the Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Prior to his current position, he worked for more than a decade at the Social Security Administration.

CEU: 3.0 Continuing Education Credit Hours

Session Description

Understanding the different disability benefits programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and their eligibility requirements can be challenging for people with disabilities, their families and providers supporting them. The first part of the session will provide an overview of the various types of disability benefits available from the SSA and their eligibility requirements. The second part of the session will explore the benefits application process and offer strategies and tips for a successful application, with a focus on how providers can help. The third part of the session will allow participants to work through some common scenarios facing individuals and families applying for and receiving disability benefits. It will also help them understand how different situations affect eligibility and benefits.

Objectives: Participants will be able to:

• Discuss the different types of disability benefits programs administered by the SSA and how the SSA determines if someone is eligible for benefits.
• Apply strategies and tips for a successful application for benefits, with a focus on how providers can help.
• Recognize common scenarios that may affect initial and continued eligibility for disability benefits.

Instructional level: Intermediate.
 

Who should attend? Professionals and anyone interested in the topic. 3.0 Continuing Education Credits (Category 1) will be granted to licensed social workers and psychologists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
 

The Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs, and it maintains full responsibility for this program. Kennedy Krieger Institute is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Kennedy Krieger Institute maintains responsibility for this program and its content. No conflicts have been identified (this includes commercial support and research grants/funding). The registration fees are: $90 for professionals seeking CE credit, $70 for professionals and community members not seeking CE credit, and $35 for students not seeking CE credit who register with a school email address.

For more information on our Annual Learning Series or to request accommodation or assistance for individuals with disabilities, please contact us by phone at 443-923-4114, email Training.MCDD@KennedyKrieger.org or visit KennedyKrieger.org/MCDDTraining. Requests should be made as soon as possible but at least seven days prior to the scheduled meeting.
 

There is no processing fee required for payment by check. Apply promo code "PAYBYCHECK” at checkout. All checks must be received five business days prior to the training. If you are paying by check, please write the date of the session on the memo line. For example: "SLS MAY 21."
 

Make check payable to: Kennedy Krieger Institute (In note section write "MCDD SLS MAY 21")
 

Mail check to: Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute, Attn: MCDD Training Program, 7000 Tudsbury Road, Baltimore, MD 21244
 

Kennedy Krieger Institute Employees ONLY:  If your department will be covering the cost of the training, please enter your budget code when prompted. Enter promo code "KKISTAFF" at checkout. Your total will go to $0.00 so that payment can be received via interdepartmental budget transfer. Those registering as KKI employees must use their Kennedy Krieger email address at registration to confirm their employee status.
 

Kennedy Krieger Institute Trainees ONLY:  If you are registering as a student and your department will be covering the cost of the training, please enter your budget code when prompted. Enter promo code "KKITRAINEE" at checkout. Your total will go to $0.00 so that payment can be received via interdepartmental budget transfer. Those registering as KKI trainees must use their Kennedy Krieger email address at registration to confirm their trainee status. Please note: CE credits will only be offered to those who registered and paid as professionals/KKISTAFF.

Maryland Center for Developmental Disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute reserves the right to cancel any of its workshops due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, we will refund the registration fee only and not additional costs associated with attending the workshop. Should you have any questions, call 443-923-5555.