State funding leaves veterans in cold Nov 12, 2009
He went to the Centre County office for disability assistance but feels the GVOAC's closure will make it harder for other veterans seeking aid. "Across the board, veterans' agencies are already understaffed and undermanned, Poth said. "To take a vital resource away from veterans just makes things a lot harder. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Corey Shea Act gets House approval Nov 4, 2009
Frank also read Anderson s moving speech from when she testified before the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee of the House Veterans Affairs Committee last month. I was crying when I watched it, said Anderson. (Easton Journal, MA)
Child custody employment program expands Nov 3, 2009
"We have seen an increase in participation - frankly, we have since we first launched the program - but I would suspect the economy is definitely having an effect," said Anthony Farmer, a spokesman for the New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, which hopes to continue the program. The Georgia Department of Human Service's Fatherhood Program, the oldest and largest of its kind in the nation, pairs parents with agents who help with everything from resume-building to dressing for a... (The Augusta Chronicle)
A HEAPing helping of energy assistance Nov 3, 2009
HEAP is a federally funded program administered through the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to aid eligible households in meeting their home energy needs. This winter season, $700 is the maximum regular benefit a household can receive. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Troy gets stimulus money for homeless after all Oct 22, 2009
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance said Wednesday it will split the money between Unity House and Joseph's House and Shelter, which work with the city's homeless ... "There's apparently a need there," said Anthony Farmer, spokesman for the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. (Albany Times Union)
Fallen soldiers mom goes to Washington Oct 17, 2009
Last Thursday, Oct. 8, Anderson, along with Congressman Frank, presented her case before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs in Washington. I spoke from my heart, Anderson said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Bill proposed to allow Mansfield mom to be buried with soldier son Oct 10, 2009
After being introduced, H.R. 761 was referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs, and then to the House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs on Jan. 30. Frank appeared before the House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Thursday, Oct. 7, to urge Congress to enact the bill that would amend Title 38 of the United States Code to allow parents of deceased service members to be buried in national cemeteries. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Tutunjian shrugs off criticism Sep 25, 2009
Troy's money has been redirected to the state Office and Temporary and Disability Assistance. Anthony Farmer, a spokesman for the office, said it is looking to return the money to Troy because "there appears to be a need there." Unity House and Joseph's House are likely to be the agencies receiving the money, Farmer said, with the state handling administrative duties. (Albany Times Union)
$25M in stimulus funding targets homeless Aug 29, 2009
The funding, announced by the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, is part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Twenty five agencies in 33 counties will receive funding through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Twin counties receive $1M to combat homelessness Aug 29, 2009
Published: Saturday, August 29, 2009 1:15 AM CDT COLUMBIA COUNTY The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance announced Thursday that $25 million in homelessness prevention grants through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have been awarded in New York. Columbia Opportunities received $584,962, and Community Action of Greene County received $347,889, which is enough for both agencies to make great changes in the way the twin counties address homelessness prevention and housing... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Gas subsidy will help fuel commute Aug 21, 2009
The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance recently notified St. Lawrence County's Department of Social Services that it will receive $54,998 to partially reimburse low-income workers for the cost of gasoline if they have to travel 10 miles or more to work. "The program will likely start Nov. 1 if the Board of Legislators approves it," said Christopher R. Rediehs, Social Services commissioner. (Albany Times Union)
WELFARE: A STEP BACK Aug 10, 2009
A SECRET memo from the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance looks to be a key step in rolling back welfare reform in New York. It outlines a "Back to School" program to give 200- per-child grants to families on welfare and those merely receiving food stamps, without regard to whether the family is complying with the restrictions critical to the 1990s reforms. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Jamies takes the wheel for disabled girl Aug 6, 2009
Cooney said that the restaurant staff initially considered buying Miranda a new wheelchair, but then realized that her family needed a van equipped with disability assistance grips and a lift. The employees are holding a fundraiser at the Weymouth Lodge of Elks at 1197 Washington St. on Aug. 14 to buy Miranda a van because her parents have limited finances to purchase it. (Weymouth News, MA)
Task force on homelessness puts women and children first on agenda Aug 4, 2009
Deputy Commissioner at the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Linda Glassman visited the committee at a previous meeting to educate members on available funding. Scalera said that Glassman said that It s the first time that Columbia County has talked about the bricks and mortars of it all. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
States Slash Health Programs In Budget Crisis Jul 30, 2009
Out of work since 1998 and recently accepted for federal disability assistance, she dutifully visits the Charter Oak Health Center in Hartford for her twice-a-year cleanings and other dental needs, all paid by Medicaid. If that coverage disappears, Barlow says she can't afford to pay for dental care on her own. (KIRO TV, WA)
Board approves staff additions and salary changes Jul 30, 2009
The applicant is currently receiving disability assistance and a medical review is pending to determine continuation of the assistance. Garrett stated this was the first petition received by the county under this section of Iowa Code since he began as Treasurer. (Kalona News, IA)
Why Can Some Patients Get Free Drugs While Others Can't? Jul 25, 2009
She had been laid off from work because she couldn't work full-time and qualified for disability assistance more than a year later. Her husband, a plumber, was laid off last year and is still looking for work. (BusinessWeek)
NY $1M to fund job training in region Jul 24, 2009
The funding was announced today by the Albany Community Action Partnership, the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the Department of Labor. The Career Pathways initiative, will provide training at two sites in the Albany, N.Y., area: , which was awarded $462,996; and the , which was awarded $562,132. (Albany Business Review, NY)
5 Ways to Cut Costs Without Cutting Services Jul 9, 2009
A case in point is the New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). OTDA is responsible for most types of assistance that New York citizens can receive, from food stamps to heating assistance to housing to disability benefits. (CIO Information Network)
Backlogged claims still an issue for VA Jul 2, 2009
Bohan appeared before the House Veterans Affairs Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, which heard testimony on the growing backlog at the (VBA). According to a release issued by Bob Filner, chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, the hearing, led by Congressman John Hal, D-N.Y., was held to examine the record number of claims nearly 1 million the is dealing with. (Burlington Union, MA)
NSW social workers demand new pay deal May 31, 2009
The workers operate in services such as family support, day care, disability assistance, youth and women's refuges, employment and training services and neighbourhood and community centres. Ms McManus said NSW social and community workers were paid up to $20,000 less a year than government workers and up to 35 per cent less than colleagues in Queensland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Capital Profile May 25, 2009
Barbara Guinn works on jobs issues in her role as director of Employment and Advancement Services at the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance in Albany ... Director of Employment and Advancement Services, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. (Albany Times Union)
NORD Sponsors Rare Disease Summit May 15, 2009
Social Security Commissioner Michael Astrue described efforts to expedite the process of applying for Social Security disability assistance for people with severely disabling rare diseases. Under Commissioner Astrue, the Social Security Administration last fall launched a new Compassionate Allowances initiative to reduce problems encountered by people with certain severe diseases when they apply for assistance. (PR Newswire)
DSS commissioner to keep job Apr 30, 2009
Despite the negative attention surrounding OCDSS in recent months, it was announced during the Health and Human Services Committee that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance have recognized the department s child support staff. The child support program, headed by John Ferry, coordinator of the Child Support Enforcement Unit for OCDSS, is intended to provide services to help parents take care of their children. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Paterson seeks to extend jobless aid Apr 14, 2009
Smith and David A. Hansell, commissioner of the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, are urging the jobless to take advantage of state services. Their suggestions. (Albany Times Union)
Food stamp, food bank need on the rise Apr 13, 2009
Anthony Farmer, a spokesman for the New York State Department of Temporary and Disability Assistance, said over the years the department has found that families working at minimum wage didn t take advantage of available social services. We took a number of steps to make it easier for people to apply for food stamps, including conducting interviews over the phone and taking away the fingerprint requirement, Farmer said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Weekend of service helps a dozen Athens homeowners Apr 6, 2009
She hasn't worked since 2002 and lives on disability assistance. As for the house, the roof was leaking and caving in, the home had been without hot water for two years, and the yard had grown wild. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Anti-poverty groups push state welfare grant increase Mar 18, 2009
David Hansell, commissioner of state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, has said New York made changes to the food stamp program to make it easier for working families to apply for benefits no more fingerprint requirements or face-to-face interviews. The state has added more than 170 million in additional food stamp benefits for New Yorkers, and enrolled an additional 100,000 households in the food stamps program in the past year. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Editor's Mailbag (March 3) Mar 9, 2009
Legal immigrant children under age 18; * Blind or disabled legal immigrants who receive disability assistance or benefits; * Individuals born on or before August 22, 1931, and who legally resided in the United States on August 22, 1996; * Lawful permanent residents who are active duty members or veterans of the U.S. armed forces or a spouse or a child of a veteran or active duty service member; * Refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA); * Asylees under... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Fudge hires liaison to Jewish community (13) Feb 14, 2009
Constituents needing help with any issue, such as a visa for foreign travel or disability assistance, can turn to Bilchik, who will be in Fudge s local office Monday through Wednesday. Fudge has also hired Fiol Smith to be her liaison to the Hispanic community. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Waste goes where? Feb 8, 2009
Queens Park should boost welfare payments and improve access to disability assistance for Ontarians who cant work for health reasons as a remedy for chronic health problems among the poor, says a new report. The Ontario government spent more than $23. (Metro Canada - Toronto)
