SOAR Webinar: Understanding and Using Vocational Information for Quality SOAR Applications

By SAMHSA SOAR TA Center

Providing accurate work history information is absolutely vital to include in all SOAR applications. SSA uses this information to determine if the applicant is able to return to past work, or perform other work in the national economy. This webinar, the first in our "Completing Quality SOAR Applications" series, was held on April 25, 2018, and addressed strategies for obtaining accurate work history information.

On this webinar, we discussed how useful vocational evaluations and assessments are when assisting an individual with a SOAR application. Participants heard from SOAR providers and a DDS representative who shared a variety of vocational resources that can improve disability applications but are also helpful for explaining vocational opportunities for SOAR applicants.

Participants will learn how to:

Use vocational assessments and evaluations in SOAR applications and future work plans
Obtain employer opinion letters to document work related limitations and duties
Complete an accurate ‘Work History Report’

Presenters:

Jennifer Nottingham, Operations Manager, Nevada Bureau of Disability Adjudication/Disability Determination Services, Las Vegas, Nevada
Byron J. Kish, Esq., SOAR State Lead, Easterseals Colorado, Lakewood, Colorado
Lauren Patti, SOAR Local Lead and Assistant Director, Bayaud Enterprises Inc., Denver, Colorado

Who should attend?

SOAR service providers, SOAR state and local leads, SSA and DDS representatives, Vocational Rehabilitation case managers

Webinar Materials:

PowerPoint Slides (PDF)
Webinar Recording
Handouts
- SSA-821: Work Activity Report (PDF)
- Work Activity Report Supplement (EXCEL)
- SSA-3033: Work Activity Questionnaire (PDF)
- Sample Subsidy Letters (PDF)
SOAR TA center Infographics
- SOAR Enhances Recovery by Empowering Local Communities (PDF)
- SOAR Enhances Recovery by Providing a Pathway to Employment (PDF)

View a complete list of our archived Webinars.