[NFBNJ] Fwd: DDS Communications March 28, 2024

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From: DDS Communications <DDS.Communications at dhs.nj.gov>
Date: Thu, Mar 28, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Subject: DDS Communications March 28, 2024
To: <NJDDS at listserv.dhs.nj.gov>

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*DDS Communications*

*March 28, 2024*
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*Social Security to Remove Barriers to Accessing SSI Payments*

Today, the Social Security Administration published a final rule, “*Omitting
Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations.*” The final
rule announces the first of several updates to the agency’s Supplemental
Security Income (SSI) regulations that will help people receiving and
applying for SSI.

Under the final rule, beginning *September 30, 2024*, the agency *will no
longer include food in ISM calculations*. The new policy removes a critical
barrier for SSI eligibility due to an applicant’s or recipient’s receipt of
informal food assistance from friends, family, and community networks of
support.

Read full blog post here: Social Security to Remove Barriers to Accessing
SSI Payments | SSA
<https://blog.ssa.gov/social-security-to-remove-barriers-to-accessing-ssi-payments/>

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*Abilities Expo: May 3-5*

Join this year’s Abilities Expo - May 3, 4 and 5 at the NJ Convention and
Expo Center in Edison.  The Abilities Expo showcases a wide range of
interactive events, informative workshops and the latest tech and
disability products.

***Admission is free, register here
<https://www.abilities.com/newyork/vregister.html>*

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*National Crime Victims’ Rights Week*

Visit www.njoag.gov/cvrw to register
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*PODD Training*

The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center is thrilled to
organize this multi day professional learning experience with PODD
(Pragmatic Organization of Dynamic Display) trainer Kelly Fonner. Last year
they hosted Kelly for a two-day Introduction to PODD training event.

For 2024, they are going to build on this and offer a range of PODD related
training events designed to meet the needs of new participants and
returning participants.

*Dates*: May 20, 2024 – May 23, 2024

*Location*: The Grand Hotel Cape May,

                 1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/1045+Beach+Avenue,+Cape+May,+NJ+08204?entry=gmail&source=g>

*Register here
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/podd-training-2024-tickets-852310913887>*

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