These websites can be great resources to help Rep Payees stay up to date on Social Security Administration (SSA) policy updates, and other relevant information.

The Arc

The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Founded in 1950, The Arc has grown to nearly 600 chapters nationwide. Their mission is to promote and protect the rights of individuals living with IDD, actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community through policy and advocacy, programs and services (such as residential, educational, and vocational support), and by providing helpful resources and information.

National Academy on Social Insurance

The National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization composed of leading experts dedicated to advancing solutions for critical programs like Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance. Through research, education, and public engagement, NASI works to increase public understanding of how these systems contribute to economic security and to inform policy discussions on challenges facing the nation's social safety net. They analyze current issues, explore policy options, and work to ensure the long-term health and equity of these vital programs for all Americans.

Justice in Aging

Justice in Aging is a national legal advocacy organization dedicated to fighting senior poverty by ensuring access to affordable healthcare, economic security, and legal protections for older adults with limited resources. They have primarily focused on advocating for marginalized and excluded communities, including women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and those with limited English proficiency. Through a combination of administrative advocacy, impact litigation, and training for direct service advocates, they work to strengthen the social safety net and remove barriers that prevent low-income seniors from living with dignity and accessing essential services.

The National Center on Law and Elder Rights

The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) is a key resource for legal and aging professionals, offering tools and support to help older adults with economic and social needs. Administered by Justice in Aging, NCLER provides free case consultations, a comprehensive legal training curriculum, and technical assistance on legal systems development. Their mission is to enhance the quality, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility of legal aid and elder rights protections, covering issues such as public benefits, elder abuse, housing, and guardianship.

National Employment Network Association (Ticket to Work program)

The National Employment Network Association (NENA) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting Employment Networks (ENs), American Job Centers (AJCs), and State Vocational Rehabilitation (SVR) agencies involved in the Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency program. NENA's mission is to provide training, advocacy, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to these stakeholders, with the ultimate goal of increasing employment and self-sufficiency for Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities. They work to foster a strong public-private partnership within the Ticket to Work program and offer various resources, including news updates, best practices, and advocacy efforts to influence policy that benefits both ENs and beneficiaries.

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