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Purpose
The purpose of this Center is for assisting and supporting individuals with disabilities pursing self-employment, business ownership, and telecommuting.
We will develop a new training program which will include modules and instructional materials for educating VR counselors and other VR professionals and paraprofessionals.
Long-term telework seen as key to retaining feds with disabilities
Federal employees in many agencies have spent the majority of this year working from home because of the coronavirus pandemic. This major shift in workplace culture has forced agencies to rethink a range of daily processes, including conducting virtual interviews with prospective hires and onboarding new employees without having them set foot in an office. Congress and agencies have also looked at the benefits of recruiting remote workforce with in-demand skills that might not otherwise seek out government work.
What is a PASS?
A Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) is a written plan of action for pursuing and getting a particular type of job. A PASS describes the steps you will take, and the items and services you will need to reach your work goal. When you have an approved PASS, Social Security does not count the money you set aside to help you reach your work goal, when determining your eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).