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Research and Training Center |
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ProjectsCurrent Projects The Native American Technical Assistance (NATA) for Social Security Administration's Community Work Incentive Coordinators (CWICS) provides cultural information and consultation to CWICS who serve American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in urban, rural, and reservation communities and villages. NATA also connects CWICS and the Native people in their service areas so CWICS learn about community-specific protocols and the various Indian-related sources of income and resources that can affect SSI, SSDI and other benefits. Past Projects The American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center (AIDTAC) provided training and technical assistance on the intersection of American Indian and disability issues. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration to provide information, training, and technical assistance to vocational rehabilitation and employment-related services assisting American Indians Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians with disabilities to become employed. Developed and evaluated culturally acceptable procedures, as part of the Tribal Disability Actualization Process, for introducing disability services and policy recommendations into tribal council deliberative processes. |
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