Up+Coming+Events

Do you have a child 18 or older with a disability? **Does your child’s physical and/or mental condition prevent him/her from working and earning more than $9 80 a month? **   If so, you are invited to a Social Security - sponsored SSI Application Workshop at Oak Hills High School. __Why __: At age 18, Social Security no longer counts parents’ income and resources when determining eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If approved for disability benefits, your child could receive up to $674/month in SSI and qualify for Medicaid, comprehensive health coverage. __When __: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010  · 9-10:15 a.m.  – All are welcome to attend the general overview about Social Security’s disability programs for transition-age youth.  · 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.  – Overview of Medicaid programs for transition - age youth.  · <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Parents and children will review and complete required application materials. Be prepared to do some Internet work before the workshop at <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif';">[|www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability] <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif';">. //<span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Bring your own lunch, if you like! // __<span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 17pt;">Where __<span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 17pt;">: <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Oak Hills High School, 3200 Ebenezer Road, Cincinnati <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Media <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> Center <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 17pt;">Details __<span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 17pt;">: __<span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">This workshop is designed for parents of children 18-22 as of May 2010 __<span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">. During this session, you and your child will begin the SSI application process with Social Security representatives. <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> //<span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt;"> Seating is limited, and advance registration is required by Friday, September 24, 2010. //   <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">To register, contact Susan Denny, Social Security Administration, at   <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 17pt;">susan.denny@ssa.gov <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">or 866-593-1519 ext. 10856. <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 17pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 17pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">For workshop information, contact Deborah Stroud, Work Study Coordinator, Oak Hills Schools at <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 17pt;">stroud_d@oakhills.hccanet.org <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">or 513-922-2300. <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 17pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">For more information about Medicaid, contact Davona Jeter, Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services, at <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 17pt;"> jeterd@jfs.hamilton-co.org <span style="font-family: 'Tw Cen MT Condensed Extra Bold','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">or 513-946-1756.