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Social Security Webinars
Upcoming Webinars
October 21, 2026
Self-Determination & CalABLE
- Time: 2:00 P.M. – 11:30 A.M. PST
- Location: Virtual
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Event Information:
Join CalABLE for an informative webinar exploring how the Self-Determination Program (SDP) and CalABLE accounts can work together to support greater independence, choice, and financial well-being.
In this session, we will cover:
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CalABLE basics and eligibility
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Basics of the Self-Determination Program
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Individual Program Plan (IPP)
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Resources and tools
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The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session to give participants an opportunity to ask additional questions.
Register for the October 21 Webinar.October 28, 2026
WISE Webinar:
Find Work that Works for You
- Time: 12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. PST
- Location: Virtual
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Event Information:
If you are interested in learning about the Ticket to Work program or Work Incentives, try attending a free Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) online webinar.
WISE webinars are online events held for people who are age 18 through 64 and receive Social Security Disability benefits. You'll learn about the Ticket to Work Program and available Work Incentives through accessible learning opportunities.
November 4, 2026
CalABLE Webinar:
Understanding CalABLE and Medi-Cal
- Time: 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. PST
- Location: Virtual
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Event Information:
This session is designed to help individuals with disabilities and their families learn more about CalABLE and Medi-Cal. In this webinar, presenters will discuss how CalABLE and Medi-Cal work together to help families save and invest money without losing access to healthcare and other essential public benefits.
November 19, 2026
Spotlight on Social Security Webinar:
Know Your Rights, Get Support, and Move Toward Employment – Free Advocacy Help for Social Security Disability Beneficiaries Who Want to Work
- Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. PST
- Location: Virtual
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Event Information:
Join Disability Rights California (DRC) for an informative webinar designed to help Social Security disability beneficiaries, families, and supporters better understand their rights, available resources, and options for getting help. DRC advocates will explain how they can support beneficiaries through advocacy, self-advocacy, information about disability rights and Social Security policies, and qualified legal assistance. You’ll also learn about Social Security’s Protection & Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) program. PABSS helps people with disabilities who receive Social Security benefits overcome barriers that may make it harder to work or reach their employment goals.
Attend this webinar to learn how to:
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Get connected to services and supports in your community
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Understand your employment rights and protections
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Address transportation challenges that may affect your ability to work
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Protect your access to housing assistance
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Speak up for yourself and advocate for the support you need
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Find help when disability-related barriers stand in the way of employment
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Past Webinars
YouTube Videos
2026:
September 2026 - Your Path to Work: Understanding Employment Networks and Ticket to Work Supports
July 2026 - Navigating SSI/SSDI Benefits & Work: Tools to Help You Succeed
May 2026 - Plan to Achieve Self Support (PASS) 101: How to Make a Social Security PASS Work For You
March 2026 - Building Financial Confidence
January 2026 - Social Security Disability Updates: Tips, Tools and Reminders
2025:
November 2025 - Get Connected: How Independent Living Centers (ILCs) Support People with Disabilities
September 2025 - Work, School and SSI: How the Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) Makes it Possible!
July 2025 - Healthcare Options for People with Disabilities: Medicare, Medi-Cal and Work
May 2025 - Navigating Social Security Online Tools
March 2025 - Mastering Disability Services: Empowering Individuals, Families, Caregivers and Professionals to Access Disability Resources.
January 2025 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Employment: What You Need to Know.
2024:
December 2024 - Social Security Updates: Preparing for 2025
November 2024 - Overview of Housing Support and the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program.
October 2024 - Protecting Your Social Security: Safeguarding Your Benefits and Identity
September 2024 - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Employment: Yes, You Can Work!
August 2024 - Understanding the Social Security Medical Continuing Disability Review (CDR)
July 2024 - Preventing and Dealing with Social Security Overpayments
June 2024 - Representative Payee 101
May 2024 - Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts
April 2024 - Completing the Work Activity Report Form
March 2024 - Benefit Planning Services Available at the Department of Rehabilitation and Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Projects
February 2024 - Working While Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits: How you can utilize work incentives to maximize your financial future
January 2024 - Reasonable accommodations in the Workplace
2023:
December 2023 - Social Security Ticket to Work Program
November 2023 - Work Incentives for Blind Social Security Disability Beneficiaries
October 2023 - Wage Reporting for Social Security Disability Beneficiaries
September 2023 - The Disability Benefits 101 (DB101.org)
August 2023 - The Social Security Benefits Planning Query (BPQY) Report
July 2023 - Social Security Plan to Achieve Self Support (PASS) Plan
June 2023 - Managing Your Social Security benefits online with a My Social Security Account