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May 13, 2026

CalABLE Qualified Disability Expenses

  • Time: 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. PST
  • Location: Zoom
  • Event Information:

    • Get a simple breakdown of Qualified Disability Expenses, with real examples and tips for making the most of your CalABLE account. In this webinar, we will explore CalABLE basics, Qualified Disability Expenses and steps for withdrawing funds. Learn how to use your CalABLE account with confidence.

    • Register for the May 13 CalABLE Webinar

May 21, 2026

PASS 101: How to Apply and Make a Social Security PASS Work for You

  • Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. PST
  • Location: Zoom
  • Event Information:

    • Ready to take control of your work goals? Join Social Security PASS (Plan to Achieve Self-Support) experts for a practical, easy-to-follow session on completing your PASS application. A PASS is a written plan that lets you set aside income and resources to pay for the items or services you need to reach your employment goals. In this webinar, you’ll:

      • Discover how to maximize your SSI payment.
      • Learn how PASS helps you pay for what you need.
      • Walk through the application, step by step.
      • Get tips to submit your plan with confidence.
      • See how PASS supports your long-term work goals.
    • Register for the May 21 Webinar

May 27, 2026

Social Security Ticket to Work: Support On Your Employment Journey

  • Time: 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. PST
  • Location: Zoom
  • Event Information:

    • Event Information: Join this Social Security Ticket to Work - Work Incentive Webinar Event (WISE) to explore how employment can fit into your future. Learn how the Ticket to Work program can support you on your path to employment. Find out about free services, work incentives and how to connect with supports to help you explore work.

    • Register for the May 27 Ticket To Work Webinar

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Past Webinars

YouTube Videos

2026:

March 2026 - Building Financial Confidence
January 2026 - Social Security Disability Updates: Tips, Tools and Reminders

2025:

November 2025 - Get Connected: How Independent Living Centers (ILCs) Support People with Disabilities
September 2025 - Work, School and SSI: How the Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) Makes it Possible!
July 2025 - Healthcare Options for People with Disabilities: Medicare, Medi-Cal and Work
May 2025 - Navigating Social Security Online Tools
March 2025 - Mastering Disability Services: Empowering Individuals, Families, Caregivers and Professionals to Access Disability Resources.
January 2025 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Employment: What You Need to Know.

2024:

December 2024 - Social Security Updates: Preparing for 2025
November 2024 - Overview of Housing Support and the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program.
October 2024 - Protecting Your Social Security: Safeguarding Your Benefits and Identity
September 2024 - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Employment: Yes, You Can Work!
August 2024 - Understanding the Social Security Medical Continuing Disability Review (CDR)
July 2024 - Preventing and Dealing with Social Security Overpayments
June 2024 - Representative Payee 101
May 2024 - Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts
April 2024 - Completing the Work Activity Report Form
March 2024 - Benefit Planning Services Available at the Department of Rehabilitation and Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Projects
February 2024 - Working While Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits: How you can utilize work incentives to maximize your financial future
January 2024 - Reasonable accommodations in the Workplace

2023:

December 2023 - Social Security Ticket to Work Program
November 2023 - Work Incentives for Blind Social Security Disability Beneficiaries
October 2023 - Wage Reporting for Social Security Disability Beneficiaries
September 2023 - The Disability Benefits 101 (DB101.org)
August 2023 - The Social Security Benefits Planning Query (BPQY) Report
July 2023 - Social Security Plan to Achieve Self Support (PASS) Plan
June 2023 - Managing Your Social Security benefits online with a My Social Security Account

 

Resources

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