Stony Brook School of Social of Social Welfare: Understanding the Social Security Disability Benefit Programs: Improving Access, Advocacy, and Outcomes for Clients – 3 CEU

The School of Social Welfare is committed to building a more equitable society based on the values of human dignity, inclusiveness, diversity, equality, and on economic, environmental, and social justice.

The session will focus on gaining an understanding of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Disability Benefit Programs (Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)), and how the SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) Model can support timely access to benefits for individuals who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and general tips for supporting SSI/SSDI applicants. This workshop is suited for social workers and other healthcare professionals working with individuals experiencing disabilities, chronic illness, mental health conditions, or substance use disorders—particularly those supporting clients through housing instability, re-entry, or income support.