Webinar Calendar

Watch Past Webinars

Upcoming Webinars

May 14, 2025

CalABLE from Childhood to Adulthood

• Time: 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. PST
• Location: Zoom
• Event Information:

  • Join CalABLE to learn about how a CalABLE account can help with the transition from childhood to adulthood. This is particularly helpful information for parents and caregivers. Topics include, CalABLE basics, suggestions on how CalABLE can assist in the transition to adulthood and transition resources from guest presenters.

  • Register for the May 14 CalABLE Webinar

---

May 15, 2025

Navigating Social Security’s Online Tools

• Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. PST
• Location: Zoom
• Event Information:

  • Discover the latest updates to Social Security’s website and learn how to make the most of online tools. From creating a My Social Security Account to reporting wages, updating personal information, printing a benefits verification letter, enrolling in direct deposit, and even filing an appeal about a decision that was made. No need to stand in line, you can now handle many tasks without visiting an office.

  • Register for the May 15 Webinar

---

June 11, 2025

Become a CalABLE Ambassador

• Time: 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. PST
• Location: Zoom
• Event Information:

  • Join CalABLE to learn about the Ambassador Program and how to apply. The CalABLE Ambassador Program features people with disabilities who use CalABLE accounts to save money and stay independent without losing public benefits.

  • Register for the June 11 CalABLE Webinar

---

July 17, 2025

Healthcare Options for People with Disabilities: Understanding Medicare & Medi-Cal Options When Working

• Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. PST
• Location: Zoom
• Event Information:

  • Join us and the Center for Healthcare Rights, part of the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP), to learn about Medicare and Medi-Cal options for people with disabilities who work or plan to work. Learn how these programs provide continued access to healthcare and support your ability to get the care you need while working. This session will give you the facts to better understand your coverage and make confident, informed decisions about your healthcare.

  • Register for the July 17 Webinar

---

September 18, 2025

Work, School and SSI: How the Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) Makes it Possible

• Time: 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. PST
• Location: Zoom
• Event Information:

  • Thinking about working while going to school and receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? Discover how SEIE can help young people with disabilities work, earn, and thrive—without losing SSI benefits. Join us to learn about special rules that empower students to build job skills, gain work experience, and explore career paths while continuing their education. Beyond the financial benefits, SEIE helps young adults with disabilities grow in confidence and move toward greater independence.

  • Register for the September 18 Webinar

---

Don’t miss out on any Social Security news, future newsletters and webinars. If you haven’t done so yet, subscribe to the Department of Rehabilitation Monthly Spotlight on Social Security Newsletter .

Have a question or an idea for a webinar topic? Contact us at ttwinfo@dor.ca.gov

---

---

Past Webinars

YouTube Videos

2025:

March 2025 - Mastering Disability Services: Empowering Individuals, Families, Caregivers and Professionals to Access Disability Resources.

January 2025 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Employment: What You Need to Know.

2024:

December 2024 - Social Security Updates: Preparing for 2025

November 2024 - Overview of Housing Support and the Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program.

October 2024 - Protecting Your Social Security: Safeguarding Your Benefits and Identity

September 2024 - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Employment: Yes, You Can Work!

August 2024 - Understanding the Social Security Medical Continuing Disability Review (CDR)

July 2024 - Preventing and Dealing with Social Security Overpayments

June 2024 - Representative Payee 101

May 2024 - Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts

April 2024 - Completing the Work Activity Report Form

March 2024 - Benefit Planning Services Available at the Department of Rehabilitation and Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Projects

February 2024 - Working While Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits: How you can utilize work incentives to maximize your financial future

January 2024 - Reasonable accommodations in the Workplace

---

2023:

December 2023 - Social Security Ticket to Work Program

November 2023 - Work Incentives for Blind Social Security Disability Beneficiaries

October 2023 - Wage Reporting for Social Security Disability Beneficiaries

September 2023 - The Disability Benefits 101 (DB101.org)

August 2023 - The Social Security Benefits Planning Query (BPQY) Report

July 2023 - Social Security Plan to Achieve Self Support (PASS) Plan

June 2023 - Managing Your Social Security benefits online with a My Social Security Account