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Beyond Benefits: Empowering SSDI & SSI Recipients Ready to Return to Work – 2026 Spring National Conference – Track I (Presented by National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives)

Empower disability clients to return to work without losing benefits, master Ticket to Work strategies, overcome client barriers, and guide successful employment transitions.

2026-04-22 08:30:00

1 hours

Program Details

2026-04-22 08:30:00

2026-04-22 08:30:00

1h CLE Credits

2026-04-22 08:30:00

1 hours

Program Details

2026-04-22 08:30:00

Program Details

2026-04-22 08:30:00

Over 1,000+ webinars

2026-04-22 08:30:00

1 hours

Course Overview

Help Clients Return to Work

2026-04-22 08:30:00

Attorneys learn practical strategies to identify work-ready disability clients and support employment transitions through the Ticket to Work program. Applying these tools helps clients pursue financial independence while preserving critical benefit protections.

Format

CLE Credit

1h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

1

Key topics that will be covered

01
Readiness indicators
Identify behavioral and situational signals suggesting a client is employment-ready.
02
Incentive communication
Explain complex Social Security work incentive rules in client-accessible language.
03
Network selection
Help clients select appropriate Employment Networks for vocational support services.
04
Reporting compliance
Apply best practices for accurate earnings reporting to avoid overpayments.
05
Benefit protections
Understand trial work period and continuing disability safeguards during employment.
06
Transition planning
Use planning frameworks to guide clients through stages of returning to work.

Program schedule

clock 8:30 am - 8:45 am EST

Identifying Work-Ready Clients: Readiness Tools and Motivational Indicators

Attorneys will learn to recognize when disability clients may be ready to explore employment. This segment covers practical readiness assessment tools, motivational indicators, and key life transitions that signal opportunities for workforce re-entry.

Eligible for up to 1 CLE Credit Hour

This session was originally submitted for CLE as a live, in-person presentation and a live webcast for the 2026 Spring National Conference and may be eligible for self-study credit. Each state handles self-study credit differently; for questions, please consult your State Bar Association.

Recorded Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Sarah DeaverSarah Deaver
Jennie GaileyJennie Gailey
clock 8:45 am - 9:05 am EST

Breaking Down Barriers to Participation: Fear Management Strategies

Many beneficiaries hesitate to pursue work due to fear and misinformation about losing benefits. This segment explores fear management techniques, myth-busting resources clarifying work incentives, and real-world success stories demonstrating safe employment testing.

Eligible for up to 1 CLE Credit Hour

This session was originally submitted for CLE as a live, in-person presentation and a live webcast for the 2026 Spring National Conference and may be eligible for self-study credit. Each state handles self-study credit differently; for questions, please consult your State Bar Association.

Recorded Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Sarah DeaverSarah Deaver
Jennie GaileyJennie Gailey
clock 9:05 am - 9:30 am EST

Program Navigation Support: Ticket to Work and Income Reporting

Attorneys will learn to guide clients through the Ticket to Work program from start to finish, including Employment Network selection, accurate income reporting tools, overpayment protection strategies, and timeline frameworks for benefit-safe work transitions.

Eligible for up to 1 CLE Credit Hour

This session was originally submitted for CLE as a live, in-person presentation and a live webcast for the 2026 Spring National Conference and may be eligible for self-study credit. Each state handles self-study credit differently; for questions, please consult your State Bar Association.

Recorded Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

Sarah DeaverSarah Deaver
Jennie GaileyJennie Gailey
Sarah Deaver

Sarah Deaver

Enlyte

Jennie Gailey

Jennie Gailey

Enlyte

Sarah Deaver

Sarah Deaver

Enlyte

Sarah Deaver, Esq. serves as the Senior Director for Disability Programs at Enlyte, where she oversees the entire Social Security program as well as the Disability Absence and Ticket to Work divisions from an operations and customer perspective.

Education & Credentials

She holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Memphis School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emory University. Sarah is licensed to practice law and a registered nurse in the state of Georgia.

Recognition & Leadership

Additionally, as the head of legislative affairs with more than 17 years of diversified Social Security experience, she leads the department on emerging enforcement trends and regulatory interpretations before they impact case outcomes. Her workshops on strategic case development have been particularly valuable for her team navigating complex or changing fact patterns in the evolving disability landscape.

Experience

Drawing from her unique combination of legal practice, nursing expertise, and claims management leadership, Sarah has developed a systematic approach to translating complex regulatory shifts into actionable strategies for practitioners. Working as a licensed attorney and registered nurse, Sarah brings an interdisciplinary perspective to program integrity issues and medical evidence development—offering practitioners a blueprint for excellence in an increasingly complex field.
Jennie Gailey

Jennie Gailey

Enlyte

Jennie Gailey, Esq. is the Vice President of Utilization Management at Enlyte, where she drives strategy and operational excellence across the company’s Utilization Review, Social Security, and Ticket to Work programs. With over 21 years of experience in Social Security Disability, Ms. Gailey has represented tens of thousands of individuals before the Social Security Administration and built a distinguished reputation for leadership, innovation, and client-centered program management. She brings deep industry expertise and a customer-first approach to delivering solutions that improve outcomes and efficiency across Enlyte’s disability programs.

Education & Credentials

Jennie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Emory University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in Georgia. Her academic foundation in sociology and law informs a practice philosophy centered on understanding the human dimensions of disability while applying rigorous legal and operational frameworks to program management and client representation.

Recognition & Leadership

With over two decades in Social Security Disability, Jennie has established herself as one of the field's most experienced and respected leaders. Her representation of tens of thousands of individuals before the Social Security Administration reflects a career of extraordinary scope and impact. As Vice President of Utilization Management at Enlyte, she holds a senior executive role overseeing multiple program areas, a position that reflects the confidence her organization places in her strategic vision and operational leadership. Her reputation for innovation and excellence has made her a trusted voice in disability program management nationwide.

Professional Involvement

Jennie's professional involvement spans direct client representation, executive program leadership, and strategic innovation in disability services. At Enlyte, she leads a broad operational portfolio that encompasses Utilization Review, Social Security, and Ticket to Work, programs that collectively serve a wide range of clients navigating disability-related transitions. Her customer-first approach and focus on measurable outcomes reflect a commitment to continuous improvement in how disability programs are designed and delivered, and her long tenure in the field keeps her attuned to the evolving needs of both practitioners and the individuals they serve.

Experience

Jennie Gailey's career in Social Security Disability spans more than 21 years, beginning with direct representation of claimants before the Social Security Administration, work that gave her ground-level insight into the challenges individuals face navigating the disability system. Over the course of her career, she has represented tens of thousands of clients, developing deep substantive expertise and a strong operational foundation that she now applies at the executive level. As Vice President of Utilization Management at Enlyte, she leads strategy and operations across Utilization Review, Social Security, and Ticket to Work programs, driving innovation and efficiency across a complex portfolio with a consistent focus on delivering better outcomes for clients and practitioners alike.
Sarah Deaver

Sarah Deaver

Enlyte

Sarah Deaver, Esq. serves as the Senior Director for Disability Programs at Enlyte, where she oversees the entire Social Security program as well as the Disability Absence and Ticket to Work divisions from an operations and customer perspective.

Education & Credentials

She holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Memphis School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Emory University. Sarah is licensed to practice law and a registered nurse in the state of Georgia.

Recognition & Leadership

Additionally, as the head of legislative affairs with more than 17 years of diversified Social Security experience, she leads the department on emerging enforcement trends and regulatory interpretations before they impact case outcomes. Her workshops on strategic case development have been particularly valuable for her team navigating complex or changing fact patterns in the evolving disability landscape.

Experience

Drawing from her unique combination of legal practice, nursing expertise, and claims management leadership, Sarah has developed a systematic approach to translating complex regulatory shifts into actionable strategies for practitioners. Working as a licensed attorney and registered nurse, Sarah brings an interdisciplinary perspective to program integrity issues and medical evidence development—offering practitioners a blueprint for excellence in an increasingly complex field.
Jennie Gailey

Jennie Gailey

Enlyte

Jennie Gailey, Esq. is the Vice President of Utilization Management at Enlyte, where she drives strategy and operational excellence across the company’s Utilization Review, Social Security, and Ticket to Work programs. With over 21 years of experience in Social Security Disability, Ms. Gailey has represented tens of thousands of individuals before the Social Security Administration and built a distinguished reputation for leadership, innovation, and client-centered program management. She brings deep industry expertise and a customer-first approach to delivering solutions that improve outcomes and efficiency across Enlyte’s disability programs.

Education & Credentials

Jennie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Emory University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in Georgia. Her academic foundation in sociology and law informs a practice philosophy centered on understanding the human dimensions of disability while applying rigorous legal and operational frameworks to program management and client representation.

Recognition & Leadership

With over two decades in Social Security Disability, Jennie has established herself as one of the field's most experienced and respected leaders. Her representation of tens of thousands of individuals before the Social Security Administration reflects a career of extraordinary scope and impact. As Vice President of Utilization Management at Enlyte, she holds a senior executive role overseeing multiple program areas, a position that reflects the confidence her organization places in her strategic vision and operational leadership. Her reputation for innovation and excellence has made her a trusted voice in disability program management nationwide.

Professional Involvement

Jennie's professional involvement spans direct client representation, executive program leadership, and strategic innovation in disability services. At Enlyte, she leads a broad operational portfolio that encompasses Utilization Review, Social Security, and Ticket to Work, programs that collectively serve a wide range of clients navigating disability-related transitions. Her customer-first approach and focus on measurable outcomes reflect a commitment to continuous improvement in how disability programs are designed and delivered, and her long tenure in the field keeps her attuned to the evolving needs of both practitioners and the individuals they serve.

Experience

Jennie Gailey's career in Social Security Disability spans more than 21 years, beginning with direct representation of claimants before the Social Security Administration, work that gave her ground-level insight into the challenges individuals face navigating the disability system. Over the course of her career, she has represented tens of thousands of clients, developing deep substantive expertise and a strong operational foundation that she now applies at the executive level. As Vice President of Utilization Management at Enlyte, she leads strategy and operations across Utilization Review, Social Security, and Ticket to Work programs, driving innovation and efficiency across a complex portfolio with a consistent focus on delivering better outcomes for clients and practitioners alike.

Credits by state

AK1.0
AL1.0
AR1.0
AZ1.0
CA1.0
CO1.0
CT1.0
DC
DE1.0
FL1.5
GA1.0
HI1.0
IA1.0
ID1.0
IL1.0
IN1.0
KS1.0
KY1.0
LA1.0
MA1.0
MD1.0
ME1.0
MI1.0
MN1.0
MO1.2
MS1.0
MT1.0
NC1.0
ND1.0
NE1.0
NH60.0
NJ1.0
NM1.0
NV1.0
NY1.0
OH1.0
OK1.0
OR1.0
PA1.0
RI1.0
SC1.0
SD1.0
TN1.0
TX1.0
UT1.0
VA1.0
VT1.0
WA1.0
WI1.0
WV1.2
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Live stream programs

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Trusted by Legal Professionals

1000+

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24/7

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10,000+

Trusted by Legal Professionals

1000+

Live stream programs

24/7

Access to live webinars & recordings

70,000+

Trusted by Legal Professionals

MCLE Credits

Alabama
Approved
Alaska
Approved
Arizona
Approved
Arkansas
Approved
California
Approved
Colorado
Pending
Connecticut
Approved
Delaware
Approved
District of Columbia
No Required
Florida
Approved
Georgia
Approved
Hawaii
Approved
Idaho
Pending
Illinois
Not Eligible
Indiana
Approved
Iowa
Approved
Kansas
Pending
Kentucky
Pending
Louisiana
Pending
Maine
Pending
Maryland
No Required
Massachusetts
No Required
Michigan
No Required
Minnesota
Pending
Mississippi
Pending
Missouri
Approved
Montana
Approved
Nebraska
Pending
Nevada
Approved
New Hampshire
Approved
New Jersey
Approved
New Mexico
Approved
New York
Approved
North Carolina
Pending
North Dakota
Approved
Ohio
Approved
Oklahoma
Pending
Oregon
Pending
Pennsylvania
Approved
Rhode Island
Approved
South Carolina
Approved
South Dakota
No Required
Tennessee
Approved
Texas
Approved
Utah
Pending
Vermont
Approved
Virginia
Not Eligible
Washington
Approved
West Virginia
Pending
Wisconsin
Approved
Wyoming
Pending

Alabama

Requirements

The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.  

Formats

  • Attorneys can earn unlimited “live” credit through live seminars, live webcasts, and co-sponsored locations with MyLAWCLE-Alabama approved programs
  • Attorneys are limited to 6 credits per compliance period of “online” programs through MyLAwCLE On-Demand programs