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SSI

Basic information about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is explained by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Visit the Social Security Administration website

MoneySkill

MoneySkill is an on-line course that covers the basics of money-management. Topics include income, expenses, saving and investing, credit, and insurance. This is designed for middle, high school and college students.

Visit the AFSAEF website

Making Cents: Financial Literacy

Use these videos from PBS Education to teach teens and pre-teens how to manage their money. Includes topics like budgeting, saving, spending and how to make decisions about money.

Visit the Iowa PBS website

Rent Help Iowa

Rent Help Iowa website provides information about programs that can help renters.

Visit the Housing and Urban Development website

Habilitation Services- Iowa Health and Human Services

Habilitation services is a program that provides home and community based services to individuals with limitations associated with mental illness. Habilitation Services are designed to assist participants in acquiring, retaining and improving the self-help, socialization and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings.

Visit the Iowa HHS website

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Representative Payee

The Social Security Administration (SSA) explains the Representative Payee program for individuals who are not able to manage their Social Security Income (SSI) payments on their own.

Visit the Social Security Administration's website

HCBS Waivers

Basic information about Iowa Home and Community Based Waiver Services (HCBS) and options are described in this fact-sheet.

Visit the Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services website

Supported Decision Making

Supported decision making is the act of supporting an individual with a disability to make their own decisions. This document describes a range of options to support individuals with disabilities in decision making and includes definitions of important terms.

Visit the Iowa Department of Education website

Iowa Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is described including who is eligible and how to apply.

Visit the Benefits.gov website.

ABLE Webinar Archives

An ABLE account is a tax-advantaged savings account that can fund disability expenses. Learn about ABLE with this extensive list of recorded and upcoming webinars.

Go to the ABLE National Resource Center

What is SSI and How to Apply

Learn about the basics of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program and who may be eligible for financial support. The presenter, Suzie Paulsen, provides tips for parents and answers a variety of questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Social Security Administration, Supplemental Security Income, and Social Security Disability Insurance

This FAQ provides people with disabilities and their families an overview on social security benefits and answers common questions about these benefits and employment.

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SNAP Eligibillity

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides support to low income individuals that can be used to buy groceries.

Visit the Iowa Department of Human Services website

Last Dollar Scholarship- Future Ready Iowa

A description of what is required to be eligible for the Last Dollar Scholarship from Future Ready Iowa.

Visit the Future Ready Iowa website

Pro Tips for the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form

Tips for preparing to fill out the FAFSA® form like what documents to have ready and tips for filling out the form are provided by the Office of Federal Student Aid.

Visit the Student Aid website

Financial Resources and Discounts for Students With Disabilities

This guide includes information about ways that students with disabilities can save money on a variety of topics including: financial aid for college; travel discounts; entertainment discounts and free things to do; software and assistive technology and tools; internet and other bills like electricity.

See information about ways to save

Understanding Supplemental Security Income Documents You May Need When You Apply

Consider this list of important documents that SSA (the Social Security Administration) will ask for when applying for SSI or SSDI.

Visit the SSA website