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People with disabilities are eligible for many different kinds of benefits from the federal government and the State of Colorado. In fact there are so many benefits and so much information available on the internet, that it is easy to get confused.
. . . This is where we can help you!
Understanding Your Benefits
Benefits Planning
Benefits Analysis
Benefits Counseling
What is Benefits Planning?
Benefits planning is a must for individuals that get some federal benefits like Social Security and/or some Colorado State Benefits like housing, food card, a Medicaid waiver plan, etc. When we talk to individuals who want to start working - the first question they or their support team usually asks is: Will I lose my benefits? Will my benefits be reduced?
In order to answer these questions an analysis of the individual's benefits will aid them in making work decisions. This analysis is called "Benefits Planning" and the result is a customized report called a "Benefits Analysis".
IDD Work Planning can do a Benefits Analysis for you. This written report will provide information specific to you. It can be authorized by DVR or Medicaid Waiver Plans or paid for out of pocket. Please call us or fill out the contact form on this site, so we can walk you through the steps to get this report paid for by DVR or your Medicaid Waiver Plan.
Once you have an authorization or want to pay out of pocket, then:
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IDD Work Planning interviews you and asks for all information regarding your current benefits, as well as benefits you are thinking about applying for. We reference all benefits we are aware of that you may not have even considered.
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IDD Work Planning then asks you about your life goals, work goals, income goals, etc.
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Then we go to work for you! We analyze and put all the information in a report - which then explains how each benefit you currently have - or could have - is affected by GOING TO WORK, or MAKING MORE MONEY AT WORK, or INCREASING YOUR HOURS AT WORK.
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Our motto is: PLAN YOUR LIFE BY PLANNING YOUR WORK. You make the decisions … but you need the information to be able to do that!
Job Development
IDD Work Planning - What we do:
We can assist you by teaching you how to do things noted below or we can do them for you.
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Job Analysis
Discovering what kind of work you are best suited for or would like to do
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Job Search
Finding jobs to apply for that meet your criteria
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Applications
Filling out applications
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Personal Service
Stopping by to see a hiring manager and personally delivering your resume
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Resume writing
Assisting you with your personal resume to make it shine.
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Personal Assistance
Working with employers we know to create a job for you
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Contact
Calling hiring managers to get you in the door for an interview.
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Follow Up
Following up with the hiring manager
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Negotiation
Negotiating your wages, hours you will work, accommodations, etc.
Job Coaching
IDD Work Planning - What we do:
Depending upon your disability, sometimes it helps to have a Job Coach with you at work during the initial stages, first day at work, weekly meetings, etc. We provide this service on an as needed basis.
Job Coaching normally involves meeting with you and your new manager about what the manager expects of you at work. Laying out ground rules for you - so you will be successful in your new job.
Assisting you in making step-by-step “reminder” tools for your job.
Finding the best personnel on your shift to ask questions when you are not sure and the manager is not available
Making sure your supervisor is aware of any accommodations you were given by the hiring manager. Making sure these accommodations are in your personnel file.
Self Employment
We will ask you these questions
Do you feel having your own business is a route you want to explore?
Do you have your own funds or any promises from anyone for funding start up costs?
Do you have a special interest or hobby or knowledge that can be translated into a business?
Do you need suggestions as to what type of business might be successful and right for you?
Do you have specific income goals for your business?
If you are interested in self-employment, we are a good partner for you. We have many years of experience in this area.
We do NOT, however:
→ Research or provide financing for your business
So let’s talk if this is an area of interest for you!
Let's Talk
Fill out the form to set up a free consultation or call me directly.
Florence “Flo” Murray
Email: FLO@IDDwp.com
Phone: 720-270-0584
Fax: 720-505-8610
Lone Tree, Colorado