Disability Benefits 101 for Employers

For many people with disabilities, the biggest barrier to employment isn’t ability, it’s the fear of losing Social Security, Medicaid, or Medicare the moment a paycheck arrives. This hands-on session introduces Disability Benefits 101 (DB101), a free online tool from the World Institute on Disability that shows job seekers, and the professionals who support them, exactly how earnings interact with public benefits and health coverage. Through a live walkthrough of DB101’s calculators and real-world scenarios, participants will see how to replace “what if I lose everything?” with a concrete, numbers-based plan for going to work and keeping more of what they earn. Attendees will leave ready to use DB101 in their own conversations with job seekers, families, and transition-age youth.