Events
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- January 9, 2026 Noon to 1:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for nTide Lunch and Learn. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, the national Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) team offers a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share numbers and the latest news about disability employment.
- January 28, 2026 - 3pm to 4:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for Exploring a New Career with Ticket to Work. In your registration, select ‘Other’ and specify PA Health & Wellness for how you learned of the event.
- February 6, 2026 - Noon to 1:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for nTide Lunch and Learn. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, the national Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) team offers a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share numbers and the latest news about disability employment.
- February 25, 2026, from 12 to 1PM – (Webinar) – Register here to learn about PA ABLE and ABLE Age Expansion. A PA ABLE savings account gives individuals with qualified disabilities (Eligible Individuals) and their families and friends a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses while maintaining important benefits. The state and federal tax-free investment options are offered to encourage Eligible Individuals and their families to save private funds to support health, independence, and quality of life.
- March 6, 2026 - Noon to 1:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for nTide Lunch and Learn. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, the national Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) team offers a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share numbers and the latest news about disability employment.
- Thursday, March 12, 2026 - 10 am - 3 pm - OVR State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation Quarterly Meeting Announcement. Register Here
- March 18, 2026 - 2pm to 4pm: SSDI and Self-Employment - At this event, you will learn: About the disability standard of the SSDI program; How to determine if your recipient’s wages are really Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA); About the progressive work incentives of the SSDI program.
- March 19, 2026 - 3pm - American Dream Employment Network (ADEN) Beneficiary Outreach Event. Social Security disability beneficiaries are invited to learn about the benefits of returning to work, and about the Social Security Administration work incentives that are in place to make that happen. Many beneficiaries have received misinformation about how returning to work will impact benefits, and therefore, may have decided it’s too risky to attempt. This event informs beneficiaries about resources that assist them in returning to work. Live, virtual ASL interpreters and closed-captioning will be provided during this event.
- March 25, 2026 - 10am to 5pm (Oaks, PA) - Business Networking Event In Philadelphia | SBE - Right outside of Philadelphia at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, gain access to vendors, connect with potential partners in your industry, and grow your network for FREE at the Philadelphia Small Business Expo. Register here.
- April 3, 2026 - Noon to 1:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for nTide Lunch and Learn. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, the national Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) team offers a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share numbers and the latest news about disability employment.
- Tuesday, April 14, 2026 - 3:00 - 4:30pm (Webinar) – Building Financial Independence: The ABLE Age Adjustment Act and Tools to Support Financial Empowerment - Learn from National Disability Institute’s ABLE National Resource Center (ABLE NRC) about recent updates to ABLE accounts and what they mean for individuals considering opening an account.
- April 15, 2026 - 2pm to 4pm: SSI and Self-Employment - This session will take you through the disability and financial eligibility criteria and follow up with the significant work incentives allowed by the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. You will learn how benefits planning can be very effective when an SSI recipient becomes interested in work or has begun working.
- May 1, 2026 - Noon to 1:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for nTide Lunch and Learn. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, the national Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) team offers a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share numbers and the latest news about disability employment.
- May 7, 2026 - Register here for the Disability and Mental Health Summit at CCAC Allegheny Campus on the North side. Be sure to stop by the PA Health and Wellness table!
- June 5, 2026 - Noon to 1:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for nTide Lunch and Learn. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, the national Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) team offers a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share numbers and the latest news about disability employment.
- June 17, 2026 - 2:00 PM - Credit 101. Register here for this webinar that delivers actionable strategies for building, repairing and maintaining good credit. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, manage debt effectively and use credit as a tool for opportunity. With a focus on accessibility and real-world application, Credit 101 equips participants with the skills and insights they need to move toward greater financial independence and stability.
- June 18, 2026 - 1pm-1:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for “Accessibility Made Easy for New Learning Designers”. Simple design choices, including testing real users, keeping layouts clear, and using accessible media, can make training more welcoming for people with disabilities.
- June 25, 2026 - 12:00 PM - Beyond the Basics: Live ABLE Q & A with the Experts. Register here for a live, interactive webinar focused on answering real-world ABLE account questions from individuals, families, professionals and supporters. Whether you are actively managing an ABLE account, supporting a loved one or helping others navigate financial decisions, this session is designed to provide clarity and trusted information.
- July 3, 2026 - Noon to 1:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for nTide Lunch and Learn. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, the national Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) team offers a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share numbers and the latest news about disability employment.
- July 14, 2026 - Noon to 1pm (Webinar) - Learn About PA ABLE and Expand Your Opportunities. Register here. PA ABLE is a tax-free way to save for a wide range of disability-related expenses – from clothing to rent to transportation to education, assistive technology and more. PA ABLE powers your life experiences, giving you opportunities for more fun, more financial security or more of what you want to be all while maintaining important benefits.
- July 14, 2026 - 3:00pm to 4:30 pm - Driving Independence: Integrating Transportation Supports Into Workforce Development. Register here. Participants will learn how to identify and coordinate transportation resources, leverage mobility management and travel training, and build partnerships—including with employers—to integrate transportation into employment services and address barriers to job attainment and retention.
- August 7 , 2026 - Noon to 1:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for nTide Lunch and Learn. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, the national Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) team offers a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share numbers and the latest news about disability employment.
- August 18, 2026 - Noon to 1pm (Webinar) – Register here to learn about PA ABLE and Social Security Disability Programs. While these two programs are different, the medical requirements are the same. Traditionally people receiving such benefits could only save a small amount, but ABLE accounts change the landscape, allowing people receiving these benefits to save for a house, a car, and other everyday expenses.
- September 4, 2026 - Noon to 1:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for nTide Lunch and Learn. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, the national Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) team offers a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share numbers and the latest news about disability employment.
- September 9, 2026 - Noon to 1pm (Webinar) – Register here to learn About PA ABLE and PA Work Incentives for People with Disabilities
- October 2, 2026 - Noon to 1:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for nTide Lunch and Learn. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, the national Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) team offers a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share numbers and the latest news about disability employment.
- October 2, 2026 - Noon to 1:15pm - NDEAM 2026: Build a System of Financial Self Care. Register here. This webinar will focus on small steps to help you improve your financial wellbeing, increase your savings, lower anxiety about finances, and create a system of financial self-care, health and wellness.
- October 7, 2026 – 8am to 4pm (Philadelphia) – 2026 Disability Summit Day 1: Empathy Tech will be hosted at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Register here
- October 8, 2026 - 8am to 4pm (Philadelphia) – 2026 Disability Summit Day 2: Cities of Inclusion-PHL will be hosted at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Register here. Be sure to select your track of interest by visiting this page for more information on each track here. Community Passes available at no cost.
- October 13, 2026 - 3-4:30pm - Beyond the Job Description: Customized Employment in Action. Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), celebrates the contributions, skills, and talents of people with disabilities in America’s workforce. In recognition of this year’s theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” join DETAC for a webinar exploring how customized employment can connect job seekers’ strengths with real business needs. Register here.
- Friday October 16, 2026 – 2 - 3pm (Webinar) – Register here for U.S Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy’s (ODEP) celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Get ready for powerful conversations and informative segments featuring guests Secretary Keith Sonderling, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Julie Hocker, former ODEP Assistant Secretary Neil Romano, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Assistant Secretary David Keeling, Employee Benefits Security Administration Assistant Secretary Daniel Aronowitz, and Great American Recovery Initiative Co-Chair Kathryn Burgum.
- Tuesday October 20, 2026 – 2 to 3pm (Webinar) – Register here by October 19th to attend Navigating Performance Discussions and the Accommodation Process Effectively.
- October 21-22, 2026 – 12:30-5pm (Virtual) - Disability Owned Convening – Register here. This accessible event offers a wide range of topics aiming to empower entrepreneurs to navigate an ever-changing business landscape, including leveraging AI, achieving financial health, marketing, accessing support and resources and panels highlighting how entrepreneurs with disabilities seize opportunities and overcome challenges to build thriving businesses.
- October 22, 2026 - 1:00–1:45 p.m (Webinar) - Please join Project Beyond Diagnosis for a free webinar, “Beyond Inclusion: Building Disability Leadership and Dismantling Systemic Ableism,” featuring Theo W. Braddy, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living. Register here.
- Thursday October 22, 2026 – 9am to 1:30pm (Erie) – Register here for the Employment Symposium and Job Fair, a day for job seekers seeking resources for employment and higher education.
- Thursday October 22, 2026 – 2 to 3pm (Webinar) – Register here for Understanding Workplace Accommodations: Practical Strategies for Requesting and Responding. Join the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) to celebrate the value and talent of American workers with disabilities and explore practical strategies for navigating workplace accommodations. Whether you are a worker or job seeker considering an accommodation, a service provider supporting someone through the process, or an employer responding to a request, this session will help you understand what to expect and how to move forward with confidence.
- October 27, 2026 - noon–1:00 p.m - NDEAM 2026: The Neurodiversity Employment Landscape. Register here. Attendees will leave with practical considerations they can bring back to their own organizations, along with a clearer understanding of how workplace practices can create more opportunities for neurodivergent people to succeed and thrive at work.
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – 10 am - 2pm (Webinar) – Register here to meet employers and explore career opportunities at the PHA Workforce Center City Employer Job Fair. This event is open to Philadelphia residents and the community.
- Thursday October 29, 2026 – 9 to 10am (Webinar) – Register here to learn more about important changes coming to the Medicaid program, also known as Medical Assistance, in Pennsylvania. Topics will include how Medicaid applicants and recipients will need to meet work requirements or meet an exemption and report to the PA Department of Human Services. Additionally, some Medicaid recipients may be required to renew their Medicaid every six months instead of every year. This session will include time for Q & A.
- Thursday October 29, 2026 – Noon - 1pm (Webinar) – Register here to learn proven strategies and actionable tools for supporting individuals with disabilities as they pursue employment.
- Thursday November 5, 2026 - 10 am - 2pm - Register here. Save the date for the Regional Job Fair hosted by the Good Jobs Challenge of Southeastern PA in collaboration with PA CareerLink Partners across Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia counties and more! Located at: 4800 Street Road, Suite #50 Trevose, PA 19053
- Friday November 6, 2026 - Noon to 1:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for nTide Lunch and Learn. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, the national Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) team offers a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share numbers and the latest news about disability employment.
- Tuesday November 10, 2026 – 10 to 11am (Webinar) – Register here to learn about eligibility requirements for opening a PA ABLE account, the federal and state tax benefits, ABLE Age Expansion, and how PA ABLE interacts with important benefits.
- Martes 10 de noviembre de 2026 – 11am - 12pm (Webinar) – Registrate por Webinar en Español: Conoce PA ABLE y Amplía Tus Oportunidades.
- Friday November 13, 2026 - 8pm to 9:30pm (Virtual, Multiple Day Event 11/13 to 11/15) – Register here for a multiple day and time series titled “Including Disability in the Earth Sciences.” This opening workshop is an introduction inclusive of icebreaker activities.
- Saturday November 14, 2026 – 11am to 6:30pm (Virtual, Multiple Day Event 11/13 to 11/15) - Register here for a multiple day event. On this day, there are 4 sessions spanning from sharing experiences working as science professionals living with a disability to strategizing for designing and advocating for a more inclusive future in the field.
- Sunday November 15, 2026 – Noon to 3pm (Virtual, Multiple Day Event 11/13 to 11/15) - Register here for a multiple day event. On this day, there is open forum sharing to include but not limited to: most meaningful experience from the event, aspirations folks are focused on, and ideas for meaningful change to bring to their work/local communities. Attendees will receive a listing of resources post-event.
- Tuesday November 17, 2026 – 4 to 5pm (Webinar) – Register here to learn more about home modifications to support you in staying in your home as you age.
- December 4, 2026 - Noon to 1:30pm (Webinar) – Register here for nTide Lunch and Learn. On the first Friday of every month, corresponding with the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report, the national Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) team offers a live broadcast via Zoom Webinar to share numbers and the latest news about disability employment.
- Tuesday December 8, 2206 – 3 to 4pm (Webinar) – Register here by December 7th to attend a Lunch and Learn focused on accessible events. Learn what makes an event, like meetings, parties, and holiday celebrations feel welcoming, accessible, and inclusive.
Webinars (On-Demand)
InVEST Project: Supporting Your Path to Competitive Integrated Employment.
Workforce Wednesday Access to Good Jobs: Learn How Your Community HealthChoices Plan Can Help
Workforce Wednesday Access to Good Jobs: WIOA Title I and Title III Programs and Services by Pennsylvania CareerLink®
Workforce Wednesday: Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) and Good Jobs