Disability.gov Work Incentives Update: Find a Work Incentive Seminar Near You

Announcement from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council

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Find a Work Incentive Seminar Near You

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is hosting a series of free community events around the country for beneficiaries with disabilities and their families. These Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE) are held by local organizations and can help people receiving Social Security disability benefits (SSDI or SSI) learn more about the Ticket to Work Program, connect with local training and employment resources, and explore opportunities to increase income. For more resources in your state go to http://www.disability.gov/
and select your state from the drop-down menu under "Information by State".

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Healthcare Position Vacancy

Announcement from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council

Health Care & Prevention Program Manager

Job Description

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) is seeking a full-time Health Care/Prevention Program Manager based in Tallahassee, to plan, manage and implement initiatives for the Council's goals in Health Care & Prevention. Candidates with  experiences in working with individuals with developmental disabilities in the Health Care & Prevention arena and knowledgeable about the DD system are preferred.

If you would like to be considered for this position you must submit both a resume and a statement describing the skills you would bring to the position. For additional information please go to our website: http://www.fddc.org/employment [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103023752619&s=541&e=001_Rj2jjpj0a3t6X9lnd_1IXj9VGXRFYQJby7Zk8SUyW9jTG4VSrpxxVsDLQvbY5a3M05PAZmYmQCFCcm1HaGviL-Atj5bl9_DQ_bplD2v7ZRL_sbruxKowg==].

You may submit your resume and statement to: Allison Cruz-Mitchell, via fax (850) 922-6702; via email  allisoncm@fddc.org [mailto:allisoncm@fddc.org], or postal mail -  124 Marriot Drive, Suite 203 Tallahassee, Fl 32301.

The deadline to submit your resume and statement is Friday, February 19, 2010

WorkSource Florida Disability Employment

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