{"id":2988,"date":"2008-02-22T13:20:32","date_gmt":"2008-02-22T18:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2008\/02\/22\/introduction-to-ssd-benefits-austin\/"},"modified":"2008-02-22T13:20:32","modified_gmt":"2008-02-22T18:20:32","slug":"introduction-to-ssd-benefits-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2008\/02\/22\/introduction-to-ssd-benefits-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to SSD Benefits &#8211; Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>VSA arts of Texas with National PASS Network present <\/p>\n<p>Introduction to Social Security <\/p>\n<p>Disability Benefits <\/p>\n<p>to Provide Opportunities for Self-Support <\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, March 26, 2008 <\/p>\n<p>9:00 am to 12:00 pm <\/p>\n<p>Austin-Travis County MHMR Training Center <\/p>\n<p>1700 South Lamar Blvd, Bld 1, Ste 102 Austin, TX <\/p>\n<p>Registration Fee: $15 <\/p>\n<p>VSA arts of Texas is pleased to announce the first in a series of<br \/>\nworkshops on self-supporting employment opportunities for people with<br \/>\ndisabilities. This workshop is designed for artists or anyone with a<br \/>\ndisability trying to go to work or start a business. Individuals with<br \/>\ndisabilities, family members, advocates, DARS Counselors, and private<br \/>\nrehabilitation and community service organizations are invited to<br \/>\nattend. Get answers to the following questions: <\/p>\n<p>* What are disability benefits? <\/p>\n<p>* What is the definition of disability? <\/p>\n<p>* What are the eligibility requirements? <\/p>\n<p>* What happens when you go to work or start a business? <\/p>\n<p>This workshop will be led by Daniel Scarborough of the National PASS<br \/>\nNetwork. Mr. Scarborough brings more than 25 years of grassroots<br \/>\ndisability benefit advocacy to this powerful workshop. <\/p>\n<p>To register, please contact VSA arts of Texas at 512-454-9912 or <\/p>\n<p>lynn@vsatx.org <\/p>\n<p>VSA arts of Texas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works<br \/>\nto create a society where people with disabilities learn through,<br \/>\nparticipate in, and enjoy the arts. <\/p>\n<p>VSA arts of Texas is a member of the international network of VSA<br \/>\narts, an affiliate of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing<br \/>\nArts. <\/p>\n<p>VISION. STRENGTH. ACCESS. ARTS FOR ALL. <\/p>\n<p>VSA arts of Texas <\/p>\n<p>3710 Cedar Street #7 <\/p>\n<p>Austin, Texas 78705 <\/p>\n<p>512.454.9912 v \/ 512.454.1944 f \/ info@vsatx.org<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.vsatx.org<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>BETTER IP RELAY &#8211; EVERYWHERE! i711.com makes all your relay calls better.<br \/>\nBetter web calls. Better wireless calls. Better AIM calls. 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