California Resources for Employment of Persons with Disabilities
State, Regional and Local Organizations for Employees and Employers
- Business Leadership Network (BLNs)
- ADA Centers
- Vocational Rehabilitation Offices
- Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA)
California policies, programs and legislation expanding workplace PAS
The California Working Disabled Program
Many people with disabilities who wish to work risk the loss of cash and health benefits under Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). To eliminate this disincentive, some states have enacted Medicaid Buy-In programs that, among other things, expand funding for personal assistance services to support competitive employment. In California, this program is known as The California Working Disabled Medi-Cal Buy-In Program(CWD).
Design features
Enrollment, eligibility criteria, income levels and disregards, yearly earnings
thresholds, and more.
Grant-funded activities
Program goals and activities.
The Workforce Inclusion Act
In 2002 California enacted this legislation (AB 925), which was designed to increase job opportunities for Californians with disabilities, including broadening the provision of publicly funded PAS to the workplace.
Summary
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Legislation (PDF)
Senate Analysis
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