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Webinar

April 2024: Maryland ABLE: Saving for the Future

Average Rating:: 12
Categories:: benefits | benefits planning
Speaker:: Erin Dudley, CPWIC, Youth-C, Vet-C | Kelly Nelson | Keirstyn Silver, MS, CPRP, CPWIC, Vet-C
Course Levels:: Beginner
Duration:: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
License:: Never expires.

Dates

Event Dates

Fri, Apr 12, 2024 - 01:00pm to 02:30pm EDT

$0.00 - Base Price

Tags: benefits benefits planning

Description

Helping to Promote the Health, Independence and Quality of Life of People with Mental Illness

ABLE accounts can help enhance quality of life by targeting barriers to economic stability experienced by people with mental illness as it offers qualifying individuals a method to save and invest personal funds without losing vital means tested benefits such as SSI, Medicaid, HUD, food stamps and energy assistance.

Attendees will learn an overview of ABLE programs nationwide, the specific features and benefits of Maryland ABLE accounts, the process to establish and manage an ABLE account, and strategies to use ABLE accounts to promote the economic power of people with mental illness.

Whether you want to learn more about the specifics of the Maryland ABLE program or would like to hear information about updates to the program, we invite you to join us!

Handouts

Speaker

Erin Dudley, CPWIC, Youth-C, Vet-C Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Director of Operations

MD Employment Network/ MD Benefits Counseling Network

Erin has built more than 10 years of social service experience with diverse populations across the country in both rural and urban areas; serving those with mental illness, co-occurring disorders, developmental disabilities and individuals experiencing homelessness. Erin received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Religion and Cultures. She became SOAR certified in 2016 and gained provisional Community Partner Work Incentive Counselor certification in the spring of 2019. In her role with MD-EN, Erin utilizes her skills and extensive experience to provide benefits planning and education to individuals seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce.

Kelly Nelson Related Seminars and Products

ABLE Director

State of MD

Keirstyn Silver, MS, CPRP, CPWIC, Vet-C Related Seminars and Products

Director of Operations

MD Employment Network/ MD Benefits Counseling Network

Keirstyn has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Public Administration and Policy. She is a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, as well as a Community Partner Work Incentive Counselor and a Veteran Work Incentive Practicioner. She has over a decade of providing and supervising behavioral health and evidence-based supported employment services. Keirstyn oversees the daily operations, communications, services, and marketing of the Maryland Employment Network. Keirstyn’s creativity, attention to detail and collaborative spirit help her to lead a high-quality program that is both innovative and growing.

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