Recent Blog Posts
The View From Here (24-11)
I realize now, that in all of the tools in my toolbelt I’ve developed over 10 years of living with a disability, including learning to walk again, learning to drive using hand controls, navigating life using a mobility device; I was severely lacking in one basic tool that would assist me in a dangerous situation such as the one I was faced with last month. What do I do, as a person living with a disability, when I feel threatened?
Disability Designs Etc.
Our goal is to engage people both in and out of the disability community to consider various issues faced in society by persons with disabilities. The hope is that these products can be an avenue for dialogue to be initiated so that questions some people may have can be answered and we can all have the chance to have a better understanding of how things affect one another in our society.
Benefits 24-11
The intent of asset building initiatives is that as individuals develop assets, they will be able to move out of poverty and remain out of poverty.
Benefits 24-10
If you are a person with a disability and pursuing employment, you are not alone. You can find many agencies providing employment support and help you to reach your vocational goal.
Vote 2024 – Poll Worker Recruitment
Poll workers are the greatest resource for ensuring elections that are fair, accurate, transparent, and accessible for all voters of Miami-Dade County.
Vote 2024 – Your Plan to Vote
Now that the date to register to vote has passed, it is time to work on a plan to vote.
Voting 2024 – Florida Amendments
This year, we have six (6) amendments on the ballot on November 5, 2024.
The View From Here (24-09)
I am reflective today of the challenges I’ve faced, the tremendous obstacles I’ve overcome and the enormous opportunities that have come my way because of all of it.
The Wallet Card Project Update 2024
Whether you’re a caregiver, teacher, community organization, or part of law enforcement, visit our newly updated Wallet Card Project page for more information on how to access these resources and apply for a wallet card. Explore the updates today!
Benefits 24-09
A few things to consider first: During an SGA determination, SSA looks at gross wages when they were earned, not when they were paid to you. For example, if you get paid every week or every other week you will have some months when you get an extra paycheck. SSA won’t count that extra paycheck when it was received – they are only interested in when the work was done that you got paid for.
My Experience As a DIG Summer Intern
My experience with DIG has been one of self-reflection and familiarity, combined with inspiration and motivation to live life to the fullest and pursue my wildest dreams confidently with the acknowledgement that life is too short to wait on.
Benefits 24-08
A PASS (Plan to Achieve Self-Support) allows you to set aside other income besides your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or resources for a specified period of time so that you may pursue a work goal that will reduce or eliminate the SSI or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits you currently receive.
Hurricane Preparedness: you can refill your prescriptions in advance.
The “Emergency Prescription Refill” law was passed in Florida, which allows you to refill prescribed medications for 30 days during a disaster if there is a hurricane warning or an announced state of emergency.
Voting- Key Dates for Florida 2024
Polling places are designed to be accessible through features like ramps, accessible voting machines, assistance from poll workers, curbside voting, and clear pathways, ensuring all voters, including those with disabilities, can participate.
The 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)!
This month marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26, 1990.
Happy Pride Month: The Evolution of The LGTBQIA+ Flag
This month represents the entire community, including queer, intersexual and asexual individuals. Across the nation, people come together for festivals and marches to celebrate this unifying month. Many symbols have even been made to represent gay pride, most popularly the rainbow flag.
Hurricane Preparedness: Emergency & Evacuated Assistance Program (EEAP)
With hurricane season approaching, make sure to get ahead by registering for the Emergency & Evacuation Assistance Program (EEAP). This program is designed to provide evacuation support to residents that may need specialized transportation assistance or those whose medical needs prevent them from evacuating themselves.
Benefits Information 24-06
A payee must use benefits in the best interests of the beneficiary, according to his/her best judgment.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (2024)
Remember Help is always available – The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7 Free and confidential support. It’s never too late to get help.
The View From Here (24-05)
While sometimes a whisper can give you a loud and clear message, maybe it’s in those moments where the message actually roars, that wakes you up to listen just a little bit more. I’m beginning to see it’s those times that my disability is teaching me something. Sometimes it takes a loud cry from someone, something, or some event in our lives, to wake us up to the changes that are happening, or should be happening, right in front of us. While you may not see them as a positive at the time, there may be a lesson there, in the roar. A lesson in acceptance and leaning into that change.
