BDI Empowers

In this episode, our speaker Dana Smith, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at BDI, will go into detail about what people with disabilities and their caregivers need to know about dating with a disability, including how to start the conversation, stay in healthy dynamics in relationships, and more!
 
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BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.

In this episode, we will address the very specific transition from SSI to SSDI as a disabled adult child (DAC) and how to maintain Medicaid.
 
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** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.

In this episode, we're going to talk about best practices working with caregivers. We'll cover how to determine who is the right caregiver for your loved one, how important finding the right caregiver is, caregiver profiles, recruitment techniques, hiring, training, and personal and professional boundaries.
 
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** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.

In this episode, we're going to walk through the transition from childhood to adulthood, including discussing what changes after pediatric care, common challenges for caregivers, community based supports, how to support independence, and when to consider additional support.
 
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** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.

In this episode, we'll talk about the transition from high school to adulthood, the challenges it brings, and tips for caregivers whose loved ones are navigating that transition.
 
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** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.

In this episode, we’ll walk through what an SSI overpayment actually is, why overpayments happen so often, what to do immediately if you get a notice, the best ways to challenge, reduce, or resolve an overpayment in 2026, and how working with a benefits counselor can make all the difference.
 
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** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.

Today’s episode is all about two very important roles that often come up when someone receives disability benefits: Representative Payees and Trust Representatives. These roles exist to protect benefits, manage money responsibly, and support long-term stability—but they do very different things. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand what each role is, what responsibilities come with each, why these roles matter so much, and when someone might need one—or both.
 
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** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.

If you’re a person with a disability, a caregiver, or a family member navigating complex benefits, you already know that the financial side of disability services can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s incredibly important—but often misunderstood—and that is Medicaid Payback, who it applies to, and what you can do to protect your or your loved one’s assets.
 
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** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.

If you’re a person with a disability, or you’re a caregiver supporting a loved one, you already know that navigating benefits can feel complicated — especially when work enters the picture. Many families worry that even a small job or part-time work might jeopardize essential supports like SSI, SSDI, or Medicaid. 
In this episode, we’re talking about how to keep your benefits safe while working, how to understand the rules for SSI and SSDI, and how to take advantage of the powerful work incentive programs that exist to help you succeed in the workplace without losing the supports you rely on. 
Let’s get started. 

Medicaid waivers and how to figure out which services are right for you or your loved one. You know how stressful it can be thinking about the future. We work hard to make sure we have income through Social Security, health insurance through Medicaid or Medicare, but services are key. That’s what we’re going to focus on today.