Continuing Views of the Financial Implications of Employment for Persons with Disabilities

摘要: Continuing Views of the Financial Implications Employment for Persons with Disabilities We appreciate Mr. Stephen F. Knapp's reactions to our 1987 article, "Financial Half-and Full-Time Disabilities" (Exceptional Children, 54, 272-276). Differences in his analysis and ours are due, part, information that became available after final submission paper. Page 276 article indicates manuscript was received by Exceptional Children February 1986 accepted May 1986. From time acceptance publication two revisions were made ensure current. Our latest revision, conducted early May, editorial office June 1987. Despite frequent conversations staff members Social Security Administration Office, we had no way knowing 1619(b) Amendments Act (P.L. 99-643) would be enacted July Knapp can assured intention describe financial implications employment individuals handicaps. Ignoring these data not have assisted us meeting this objective. The federal income tax rate reported based on a projection provided member Internal Revenue Service At update, tables available. Current rates, now available, indicate all projections within $75.00. Note failed consider standard deduction exemption when arriving at rates. Consequently, figures incorrectly gross earnings rather than taxable income. like expand major contribution react conclusions. First, basic regarding is accurate. Unfortunately, nine Medicaid offices four different states Washington, D.C., revealed substantial differences interpretation. In general, loss more likely occur through change disability status increase discussed Knapp. able extract objective criteria but been involved several cases which employability used as principal criterion. sources indicated making over $300.00 month routinely investigated potential cessation. Different or less lenient determining whether signals status. informed litigation resulting from cessation terminations has increased substantially across country. This may make pursue determinations. surprised suggestion critical supported movement, especially light contributions literature. Most directly, development operation project its 4th year (Schloss, P. J., McEwen, D., Lang, E., & Schwab, J. (1986). PROGRESS: A model program promoting school work transition. …