22q Adult Benefits Consulting with Lisa Linder

22q Adult Benefits Consulting with Lisa Linder

Now Available: Private Consulting For Adults with 22q Differences and their Families.

Planning for the future and navigating adult services can be overwhelming, with overlapping programs, unclear eligibility criteria, and complex application processes. Depending on your individual circumstances, we recommend beginning this planning process early—well before age 18, if possible. Early preparation is key. That’s where Lisa Linder, our Adult Benefits Consultant, can provide valuable guidance and support.

Lisa works closely with individuals and their support teams to simplify the process and connect them with the resources they need.

What the Service May Include:

  • Personalized Intake Call
    We'll get to know you, your current benefits, and where you may need more support.
  • Eligibility Guidance
    Understand the criteria for:
    • Social Security (SSI/SSDI)
    • Medicaid
    • Long-term services and supports through HCBS (Home & Community-Based Services) waivers
  • Application Support
    Know what documents you need and how to effectively communicate your situation clearly—especially when working with Social Security.
  • SSI vs. SSDI Explained
    Learn the key differences and what they mean for you.
  • Working While on Benefits
    Explore how employment impacts your benefits and learn about the SSA Ticket to Work program.
  • Medicare vs. Medicaid
    Understand both programs, including Medicaid categories and HCBS waivers.
  • Document Review
    Get help reviewing and organizing important paperwork.
  • Service Recommendations
    Discover programs and supports tailored to your specific needs.
  • Legal Planning Basics
    Learn the difference between Power of Attorney (POA) and Guardianship—so you can decide what's best for you.

Why Work with Lisa?

Lisa is a Subject Matter Expert on Navigating Adult Benefits. She has an adult son with 22q whom she gives credit for all she knows about this subject. She has extensive experience working within the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) community and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waivers.  She worked as an HCBS waiver case manager for adults with IDD, taught parent-to-parent classes and chaired Parent Support groups.  She is passionate about educating families because she understands and honors the struggle they go through to make sure their adult children with disabilities are safe, healthy, and have the best life possible. 
 
Lisa currently works as a certified Community Partner Work Incentive Counselor (CPWIC) after 6 years of working as a Community Work Incentive Coordinator (CWIC) with Social Security's Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program. She’s been honored twice with the Colorado APSE (Association of People Supporting Employment First) "Excellence in Benefits Counseling" award for assisting individuals with understanding how working affects their benefits.  She is also a member of the Colorado Benefits Collaborative group where she mentors those who are newly certified. 
 

Ready to get started?  Submit the form below to schedule your consultation with Lisa. We appreciate your interest in our Adult Benefits program.  Lisa will be in touch within the next 7 business days to further assess your needs.

Please Note: This consultation program has been developed specifically for individuals with 22q-related conditions and their families/caregivers. Because our expertise and resources are dedicated exclusively to the 22q community, we are unable to provide consultations or ongoing support for individuals whose needs fall outside the scope of 22q. Submission of a request does not guarantee services, and eligibility will be reviewed prior to scheduling.

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