Welcome to the New England TACE Center (Region 1) Website.

Welcome to the New England TACE Center (Region 1) Website.

This TACE Center (technical assistance & continuing education) is available to provide technical assistance and continuing education services to state vocational rehabilitation agencies and their partners.

The TACE Center staff members (including professionals from the Institute for Community Inclusion and Assumption College) have extensive experience and expertise to share through technical assistance and continuing education and will work to address the identified needs on practices and policies around employment in the New England area.

We invite you to explore this website to learn what is happening in this region. The site will include information on practices, a training calendar of events in the region useful tools and resources, helpful links to other sites, publications, and more.

We look forward to working with you!

2012 Social Security Figures Are Out!

Did you know that:

  • A Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipient can make up to $37,685 per year without losing MassHealth Standard coverage?
  • A person receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits has nine “trial work months” during which full benefit checks come, regardless of income earned?
  • An SSI or SSDI recipient can maintain much of their benefit amount by deducting the costs of disability-related expenses from their gross monthly income?
  • Many young adults can keep some or all of their annual work earnings (up to $6840) without losing money from their SSI check?

Fear of losing benefits remains a major barrier to employment. So it’s crucial to share accurate information about Social Security work incentives with job seekers and their families. Check out these resources to learn more: