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The Arc Connecticut is an advocacy organization committed to protecting the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to promoting opportunities for their full inclusion in the life of their communities.

Understanding COVID-19 Government Benefits for People with I/DD

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Understanding COVID-19 Government Benefits for People with I/DD

  • Zoom Meeting RSVP Below to Receive Zoom Link (map)

For parents and caregivers of teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are currently receiving or will be seeking services through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). 

Some questions that will be answered:

  • If an individual applies for unemployment benefits during this shelter in place pandemic, will it affect their benefits eligibility (SSI, Medicaid, rent subsidy, SNAP)?

  • Are there ways to manage the potentially higher income stream from unemployment benefits and maintain benefits?

  • Questions from the audience as time allows.

This meeting will be conducted on Zoom Meeting. A link will be sent via email to all those who RSVP below. Admittance will be first come, first serve to the first 500 people who RSVP.

Presenter Michael Beloff

Inspired by his son with Autism, Michael has become a Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC®) with extensive training and continuing education on the complex topics and particular challenges of caring for a dependent with special needs, including the constant changes in federal and state laws.

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