AN AFFILIATE OF THE LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE & THE DEPT. OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Funding Sources

RELATED RESOURCES

What It Is

Many different funding sources can pay for supports and services to enable individuals with disabilities and their families to live their preferred life. Once an individual has access to these sources of funding, he or she, with assistance from the circle of support, can develop an individualized budget based on the service and support needs identified through person-centered planning.

What We're Doing

We are especially interested in policies and programs that enable individuals with disabilities and /or the circle of support (including family members) to exercise choice and control over such funding sources as Medicaid (waivers), Social Security (SSI/SSDI), Vocational Rehabilitation, Housing (vouchers), and personal asset development.

 

Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities

The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities is a Coalition of national consumer, advocacy, provider and professional organizations headquartered in Washington, D.C. Since 1973, the CCD has advocated on behalf of people of all ages with physical and mental disabilities and their families. CCD has worked to achieve federal legislation and regulations that assure that the 54 million children and adults with disabilities are fully integrated into the mainstream of society.

Department of Housing and Urban Development

This site provides links to location and contact information for local offices of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development where you can apply for low-income housing.

Department of Labor

This provides links to information and services of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) offices for workers with disabilities.

Disabilityinfo.gov

DisabilityInfo.gov offers a wide range of information on Social Security benefits, veterans' benefits, work incentives, supplemental insurance coverage, vocational services and other income supports.

Job Accommodation Network

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free consulting service designed to increase the employability of people with disabilities

Medicaid Reference Desk

This website provides Medicaid information for people with cognitive disabilities.

My Life Going F.A.R.

This site is sponsored by Maryland's New Directors Medicaid Waiver program and is a project of TASH.

Social Security Red Book 2010

This is a summary guide to employment support for individuals with disabilities.

State One-Stop Centers

This site provides links and contact information for the One-Stop Centers.

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies

This sites provide links and contacts to state offices of vocational rehabilitation.

Ticket to Work Program

The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is an employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going to work.

World Institute on Disability (WID)

The World Institute on Disability is a nonprofit center focusing on social justice for individuals with disabilities through research, public policy, and advocacy.