What We Do
We provide training, technical assistance, and online tools to help people with disabilities and those who support them make decisions about their employment, benefits, housing, and inclusive living goals.
WID addresses and influences systems, policies, and tools to remove barriers, so people with disabilities are fully included in all aspects of life. The programs listed below currently focus on U.S. federal, state, and local systems and agencies.
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Inclusive Employment Tools and Technical Assistance
We believe in a whole community approach, moving people with disabilities out of poverty and fully including them in the community. Competitive integrated employment is key to making that happen.
WID offers resources on disability benefits and financial health and makes disability-specific recommendations for federal and state directives. Our comprehensive tools, curricula, and services help people with disabilities to advocate for themselves, make confident choices, explore jobs, earn and save money, and fully take part in community life.
Disability Benefits 101 (DB101)
DB101 is a comprehensive, state-specific online resource that allows people with disabilities and the people who support them to make decisions about employment.
DB101 allows providers to accurately, confidently, and effortlessly give individualized information about benefits planning, employment services, and additional support resources available on easy-to-use websites.
This innovative platform provides tools and information on:
Health Coverage
Benefits
Employment
Whom does DB101 serve?
Many different users, including:
- People with disabilities
- Benefits counselors
- Service providers
- Families
Which states have DB101?
DB101 is currently offered in eleven U.S. states – Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, and Ohio.
Visit DB101 to see how we share state-specific information within this platform
Ready to learn more?
To learn more and receive a free quote for any of our services or schedule a meeting, please email us at CommunityInclusion@wid.org.