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JAWS Power Moves

Updated as of September 14, 2024. What Makes a Move a Power Move? Depending on which programs one uses, there are a lot of “moves” one can make in a day between school, work, and play. How to define a Power Move? Power Moves are JAWS concepts used often and that make us more efficient […]

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Dance from the Heart: Adaptive Zumba Recap

The IMAGE Center hosted our very first in-person Wellness Series: “Dance from the Heart: Adaptive Zumba.” Instructor Sunshine King, with her infectious energy and dazzling smile, took center stage.

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Bridges Resource Library Social Security Information and Resources

Limitations on Resources for SSI Eligibility

Updated as of September 7, 2024. What Do Resources Have To Do With SSI? Whose Resources Count? SSI for a child If the person with a qualifying SSI disability is younger than 18, a portion of the resources of parents and step-parents with whom the lives are usually counted (“deemed”) in determining the child’s eligibility. […]

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Bridges Resource Library Social Security Information and Resources

Income Limits for SSI Eligibility

Updated as of September 14, 2024. What Do Income and Resources Have To Do With SSI? SSI helps disabled people who have little or no income by providing a monthly cash payment. For this reason, SSI eligibility is not just based on disability. An individual’s income and resources must meet certain guidelines in order for […]

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Celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), and we’re excited to share why it matters and what it means to us.