//podcastplus.net/feed/employment-for-all~0a4f8256 The very roots of Networks for Training and Development (Networks) are based on the belief that 'work' is a right and a responsibility for all people. This strong belief has led to the development of our employment services. This podcast series highlights personal employment success stories, provides informative information on employment policies that impact us all, helps listeners connect to businesses who have realized the benefit of inclusive workspaces, shares creative and innovative approaches to employment, and much, much more. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:34:40 +0000 https://pinecast.com/listen/ee87136e-effc-4301-b89f-cd0c702affa2.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 Ep-17 A Conversation with " Our View " founder, Art Aston Recording Date : August 25, 2020 Transcript : Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/37BLtnZ Keywords : Our View, Art Aston, disability, disability awareness, disability conversations, courage, resilience, Jake’s Place, inclusive play experiences Episode summary:   Joe talks with Art Aston, founder of  Our View for Life  and Executive Director of Build Jake’s Place, who shares the work he is doing to raise awareness around disabilities. Having lived with Spina Bifida, he shares his firsthand experiences and knowledge with others to bring awareness and, as he says, change the conversation. Art takes these conversations into schools to raise awareness among students and provide different perspectives about disability. He also hosts the  Our   View  podcast where he shares the stories of others. To access the OurView podcast to to  www.our-view.com .To learn more about Build Jake... Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:37:25 +0000 https://pinecast.com/listen/ee87136e-effc-4301-b89f-cd0c702affa2.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 https://pinecast.com/listen/be6b1fa0-2ada-477a-8a35-f3f4057cd4c2.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 _Ep-16__ Benefits Planning Series Part 2: IRWES – Impairment Related Work Expenses Recording Date : September 17, 2020 Transcript : Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/2JXGzcn Keywords : Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid, IRWE Episode summary:   Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and IRWEs – Impairment Related Work Expenses, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work.  Topical Index: Introductions [00:12] What Is IRWE? [00:53] Why are they important? [01:34] What counts as an IRWE? [02:09] Keeping Track of my IRWEs [05:09] Reporting my IRWEs [05:47] Closing [07:11] Resources : WIPPA Phone (1-866-968-7842)WIPPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967)  Subscribe to Our Podcast Find out more at https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast ... Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:43:39 +0000 https://pinecast.com/listen/be6b1fa0-2ada-477a-8a35-f3f4057cd4c2.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 https://pinecast.com/listen/2da3470c-8569-4fbf-b028-f8f33c9f8c4d.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 _Ep-15__ Benefits Planning Series Part 2: Medicaid Recording Date: September 17, 2020 Transcript: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/3nnzT5E Keywords : Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work, Medicaid Episode summary: Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information about benefits planning counselling and Medicaid, helping people with disabilities enter the world of work. Topical Index: Introductions [00:17] What Is Medicaid [01:10] Who is Eligible? [01:41] Who administers Medicaid [03:08] What is 1619b? [05:02] Threshold Amounts, IRWEs and more [07:20] MAWD – Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities [08:03] Closing [14:12] Resources: WIPPA Phone (1-866-968-7842)WIPPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967) Subscribe to Our Podcast Find out more at https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:14:36 +0000 https://pinecast.com/listen/2da3470c-8569-4fbf-b028-f8f33c9f8c4d.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 https://pinecast.com/listen/3d9e85db-b968-4c67-8c89-6b5e0ccacf32.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 Understanding You Benefits Series Part 2 The Impact of Work on Social Security Income (SSI) Recording Date September 9, 2020 Transcript: Download transcript here https://bit.ly/315OSYT Introduction Join Suzanne Erb and Martine DeLorenzo (Disability Rights PA) for an overview of what to expect when you receive SSI benefits and enter the workforce. Topical Index Introduction [00:00] What Is SSI / What Should I Do if I Start to Work [01:16] How Much Can I Earn and Still Receive SSI? [03:34] What Happens to My Medical Benefits? [05:13] What Should I Do to Prevent Problems with My SSI Benefits? [05:58] How Do I Report My Earnings? [06:33] There's An App For That [08:05] Report Monthly / Inform SSI if You Stop Working [08:15] Closing [10:20]Subscribe to Our Podcast Find out more at https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast . Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:21:39 +0000 https://pinecast.com/listen/3d9e85db-b968-4c67-8c89-6b5e0ccacf32.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 https://pinecast.com/listen/b1f3711d-4cf3-42cc-b05c-f2839ea445ba.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 Episode 13: Benefits Planning Series Part 1 An Interview with Disability Rights PA / WIPA Recording Date: September 2, 2020 Transcript: Transcript available for download here: https://bit.ly/2F3iFsY Keywords: Disability Rights PA, WIPA, SSI, SSSDI, benefits planning, work incentives, ticket to work Episode summary: Representatives from Disability Rights PA and WIPA share information for obtaining benefits planning counselling for SSI / SSDI recipients, helping them enter the world of work. Topical Index: Introductions [00:02] What Is WIPA [01:07] How Can WIPA Help Me [01:52] WIPA and Students [02:05] Contact Information for WIPA / WIPA process [05:00] Resources for the Blind [07:14] WIPA for all SSI / SSDI recipients [08:03] Closing [10:22] Resources: WIPA Phone (1-866-968-7842) WIPA TTY Phone (1-866-833-2967) Subscribe to Our Podcast Find out more at https://networks-employment-for-all-po.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pin... Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:43:46 +0000 https://pinecast.com/listen/b1f3711d-4cf3-42cc-b05c-f2839ea445ba.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 https://pinecast.com/listen/5441265e-9857-4ae2-9d00-1c09eed35353.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 Episode 12: Pop-up Employment Forum – 5-20-20 Western PA Employment Providers - Reports from the Yellow Zones Recording Date: 5/20/2020 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/3cNP565 Keywords: employment forum, employment support, supported employment, Covid-19 employment support resources, employment support during Covid-19 Episode summary: Tune in and hear from Employment Providers from western Pennsylvania as they discuss their experiences working in yellow zones and ways that they are supporting their consumers and employees in this new environment. Links to Resources: PhilaOntheJob ( www.philaonthejob.org ) Employment Services Through Covid-19 (PDF) http://www.philaonthejob.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Employment-Services-through-COVID-19.pdf Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (PDF) http://www.philaonthejob.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pandemic-Preparedness-in-the-Workplace-and-the-Americans-with-Dis... Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:14:36 +0000 https://pinecast.com/listen/5441265e-9857-4ae2-9d00-1c09eed35353.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 https://pinecast.com/listen/7c368812-41fe-4512-a206-63a6f1df0fdb.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 Episode 11: Pop-up Employment Forum 5-13-2020 Upcoming Reverse Recruitment Event Recording Date: May 13, 2020 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/3fawp1S Keywords: employment forum, reverse recruitment, reverse job fair, job fair, employment support, supported employment, Covid-19 employment support resources, employment support during Covid-19 Episode summary: In this episode, Allison Smale from Kencrest shares information about an upcoming Reverse Job Recruitment event. Tune in and find out more about the event and ways that you can help job seekers and businesses get matched! Links to Resources: PhilaOntheJob ( www.philaonthejob.org ) Virtual Reverse Recruitment Event Overview (PDF) http://www.philaonthejob.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/VIRTUAL-Reverse-Recruitment-Event-Overview-Employment-Forum-5.13.20.pdf Employment Services Through Covid-19 (PDF) http://www.philaonthejob.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Employment-Services-through-COVID-19.pdf ... Thu, 11 Jun 2020 00:06:28 +0000 https://pinecast.com/listen/7c368812-41fe-4512-a206-63a6f1df0fdb.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 https://pinecast.com/listen/ff868e69-b1df-459a-83df-f7470f45ebee.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 Episode 10: Pop-up Employment Forum 5-6-2020 APSE (Association for People Supporting Employment First) Update Recording Date: May 6, 2020 Episode transcript: Available for download here: https://bit.ly/37laTEW Keywords: employment forum, APSE, employment support, supported employment, Covid-19 employment support resources, employment support during Covid-19 Episode summary: In this episode, Erica Belois-Pacer, Professional Development Director at National APSE shares news about the upcoming APSE Conference set to kickoff June 16th and June 17th. Erica also shares information and resources from the APSE website including information regarding upcoming webinars, professional development opportunities and CESP certifications. Links to Resources: PhilaOntheJob ( www.philaonthejob.org ) APSE (Association of People Supporting Employment First) https://apse.org/ Employment Services Through Covid-19 (PDF) http://www.philaonthejob.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Employment-S... Wed, 10 Jun 2020 23:49:10 +0000 https://pinecast.com/listen/ff868e69-b1df-459a-83df-f7470f45ebee.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 https://pinecast.com/listen/444890db-eb41-4c2c-97e6-ecce32415437.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 Episode 9: Pop-Up Employment Forum - 4/29/2020 Plans for #MaskUpPA Recording Date April 29, 2020 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/2Wlo8S4 Keywords: employment forum, unemployment, unemployment insurance, benefits, unemployment and Covid-19, employment support, supported employment, Covid-19 employment support resources, employment support during Covid-19, #MaskUpPA Episode summary: This Q & A session was provided for Philadelphia Area Supported Employment providers in response to the Covid-19 health crisis. The purpose of this forum was to provide support and guidance to employment providers as they struggle to continue to meet the needs of job-seekers and workers with disabilities during this time. In this episode, Lisa Svidron (Mainstay Life Services, Western PA), Courtney Harless (Penn-Mar Human Services, Northeastern PA), Tara Mullen and Julia Blackwell (JEVS Human Services – Philadelphia, Southern NJ) share how their organizations are handling the cu... Mon, 11 May 2020 18:24:19 +0000 https://pinecast.com/listen/444890db-eb41-4c2c-97e6-ecce32415437.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 https://pinecast.com/listen/922c35dc-eb8d-445c-8ab0-e4d134a6ffdb.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3 Episode 8: Pop-Up Employment Forum - 4/22/2020 _Taking Care of Self and Others Amidst Covid-19 _ Recording Date: April 22, 2020 Transcript: Download available here: https://bit.ly/3fFx6Bm Keywords: employment forum, unemployment, unemployment insurance, benefits, unemployment and Covid-19, employment support, supported employment, Covid-19 employment support resources, employment support during Covid-19, self-care Episode summary: This Q & A session was provided for Philadelphia Area Supported Employment providers in response to the Covid-19 health crisis. The purpose of this forum was to provide support and guidance to employment providers as they struggle to continue to meet the needs of job-seekers and workers with disabilities during this time.In this episode, Jessica Stover from Networks for Training and Development shares ways to recognize how stress and anxiety physically manifest in the body and some self-care strategies to use when you’re feeling overwhelmed.We hope ... Mon, 11 May 2020 18:13:25 +0000 https://pinecast.com/listen/922c35dc-eb8d-445c-8ab0-e4d134a6ffdb.mp3?source=rss&ext=asset.mp3