Maryland ABLE: Saving for the Future
- Categories:
- benefits | benefits planning | ABLE | communitypartners | employment | MDEN | Productivity
- Speaker:
- Kelly Nelson | Erin Dudley, CPWIC, Youth-C, Vet-C | Keirstyn Silver, MS, CPRP, CPWIC, Vet-C
- Course Levels:
- Beginner
- Duration:
- 1 hour
Description
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.
Speaker
Kelly Nelson Related Seminars and Products
Outreach and Communications Manager
Maryland ABLE
Kelly Nelson has worked in the field of disabilities for more than 30 years. She has served in many roles supporting people with disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, and connecting them to vital resources within their community. As a parent of a child with disabilities, Kelly is passionate about helping her daughter to become a confident self-advocate as she pursues her goals of working and living independently in the community. As the Outreach and Communications Manager for Maryland ABLE, she is delighted to have the opportunity to connect with many people with disabilities, their families and the staff that support them as she travels throughout Maryland educating people about the benefits of having an ABLE account. Through her outreach endeavors, Kelly is excited to see how her work with Maryland ABLE is helping to promote personal choice, independence and economic stability for people with disabilities.
Erin Dudley, CPWIC, Youth-C, Vet-C Related Seminars and Products
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.
Keirstyn Silver, MS, CPRP, CPWIC, Vet-C Related Seminars and Products
Director of Statewide Employment Initiatives
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 Practitioner. She has over a decade of experience 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.