BDI Empowers Webinar is a series of educational sessions covering job opportunities, financial literacy, benefits, and mental health for individuals with disabilities, their caregivers, and support networks.
Ep. 14: Can Everyone Read What You Share Online? What Every Non-Technical Professional Should Know
In this episode, we will cover why accessibility is important for every organization, some accessibility rules everyone should know, and the most common accessibility mistakes. We will also talk in more detail about website accessibility, social media accessibility, presentations and print materials, and video accessibility.
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** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.
1 Sept 2026
Ep. 13: How to Talk About Dating, Love, Relationships, and Safety with People with Disabilities
In this episode, our speaker Dana Smith, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) at BDI, will go into detail about what people with disabilities and their caregivers need to know about dating with a disability, including how to start the conversation, stay in healthy dynamics in relationships, and more!
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** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.
4 Aug 2026
Ep. 12: How to Transition from SSI to SSDI in 2026 Without Losing Benefits
In this episode, we will address the very specific transition from SSI to SSDI as a disabled adult child (DAC) and how to maintain Medicaid.
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✅ Facebook: @bobbydoddinstitute
✅ LinkedIn: @bobby-dodd-institute
✅ Instagram: @bobbydoddinstitute
✅ Threads: @bobbydoddinstitute
** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.
7 Jul 2026
Ep 11: Best Practices for Families and People with Disabilities to Work Successfully with Caregivers
In this episode, we're going to talk about best practices working with caregivers. We'll cover how to determine who is the right caregiver for your loved one, how important finding the right caregiver is, caregiver profiles, recruitment techniques, hiring, training, and personal and professional boundaries.
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✅ Bobby Dodd Institute: https://www.bobbydodd.org/
✅ Facebook: @bobbydoddinstitute
✅ LinkedIn: @bobby-dodd-institute
✅ Instagram: @bobbydoddinstitute
✅ Threads: @bobbydoddinstitute
** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.
2 Jun 2026
Ep.10: From Pediatric Care to Adult Living: How Home & Community Supports Promote Independence and Safety
In this episode, we're going to walk through the transition from childhood to adulthood, including discussing what changes after pediatric care, common challenges for caregivers, community based supports, how to support independence, and when to consider additional support.
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✅ Bobby Dodd Institute: https://www.bobbydodd.org/ ✅ Facebook: @bobbydoddinstitute ✅ LinkedIn: @bobby-dodd-institute ✅ Instagram: @bobbydoddinstitute ✅ Threads: @bobbydoddinstitute
** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.
5 May 2026
Ep. 9: Stress Management for Families Helping Teens with Disabilities Adjust to Life After High School
In this episode, we'll talk about the transition from high school to adulthood, the challenges it brings, and tips for caregivers whose loved ones are navigating that transition.
** FOLLOW BDI **✅ Bobby Dodd Institute: https://www.bobbydodd.org/✅ Facebook: @bobbydoddinstitute ✅ LinkedIn: @bobby-dodd-institute ✅ Instagram: @bobbydoddinstitute ✅ Threads: @bobbydoddinstitute
** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.
7 Apr 2026
Ep. 8: The Best Ways to Handle an SSI Overpayment in 2026
In this episode, we’ll walk through what an SSI overpayment actually is, why overpayments happen so often, what to do immediately if you get a notice, the best ways to challenge, reduce, or resolve an overpayment in 2026, and how working with a benefits counselor can make all the difference.
** FOLLOW BDI **
✅ Bobby Dodd Institute: https://www.bobbydodd.org/
✅ Facebook: @bobbydoddinstitute
✅ LinkedIn: @bobby-dodd-institute
✅ Instagram: @bobbydoddinstitute
✅ Threads: @bobbydoddinstitute
** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.
3 Mar 2026
Understanding Representative Payees and Trust Representatives: What They Do and Why They Matter
Today’s episode is all about two very important roles that often come up when someone receives disability benefits: Representative Payees and Trust Representatives. These roles exist to protect benefits, manage money responsibly, and support long-term stability—but they do very different things. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand what each role is, what responsibilities come with each, why these roles matter so much, and when someone might need one—or both.
** FOLLOW BDI **
✅ Bobby Dodd Institute: https://www.bobbydodd.org/
✅ Facebook: @bobbydoddinstitute
✅ LinkedIn: @bobby-dodd-institute
✅ Instagram: @bobbydoddinstitute
✅ Threads: @bobbydoddinstitute
** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.
3 Feb 2026
Ep. 6: What is Medicaid Payback, Who It Affects, and How to Protect Your Assets
If you’re a person with a disability, a caregiver, or a family member navigating complex benefits, you already know that the financial side of disability services can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s incredibly important—but often misunderstood—and that is Medicaid Payback, who it applies to, and what you can do to protect your or your loved one’s assets.
** FOLLOW BDI **
✅ Bobby Dodd Institute: https://www.bobbydodd.org/
✅ Facebook: @bobbydoddinstitute
✅ LinkedIn: @bobby-dodd-institute
✅ Instagram: @bobbydoddinstitute
✅ Threads: @bobbydoddinstitute
** ABOUT BOBBY DODD INSTITUTE **
BDI offers a continuum of support for all ages, stages and levels of need for people with disabilities and their families. The BDI mission is to empower people with differing abilities to maximize their potential by securing economic self-sufficiency, independence and inclusion within their communities.
6 Jan 2026
How to Keep Your Benefits Safe When Working with a Disability
If you’re a person with a disability, or you’re a caregiver supporting a loved one, you already know that navigating benefits can feel complicated — especially when work enters the picture. Many families worry that even a small job or part-time work might jeopardize essential supports like SSI, SSDI, or Medicaid.
In this episode, we’re talking about how to keep your benefits safe while working, how to understand the rules for SSI and SSDI, and how to take advantage of the powerful work incentive programs that exist to help you succeed in the workplace without losing the supports you rely on.
Let’s get started.
2 Dec 2025
How to Choose the best Medicaid Waiver for Your Needs
Medicaid waivers and how to figure out which services are right for you or your loved one. You know how stressful it can be thinking about the future. We work hard to make sure we have income through Social Security, health insurance through Medicaid or Medicare, but services are key. That’s what we’re going to focus on today.
4 Nov 2025
Parent-Tested Behavioral Strategies to Handle Meltdowns that Actually Work
In this episode, we’ll walk through real-life, practical strategies to help you manage meltdowns more proactively. From understanding the “why” behind the behavior to creating routines that support emotional regulation, this episode covers it all.
7 Oct 2025
Things You Need to Know to Manage the Shift from Pediatric to Adult Disability Care
The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is a significant change. It’s exciting but also stressful for families, and without preparation, gaps in care can happen.
In 2003, Blessing Udo, PhD, RN, became a mother to twin girls. One of them was medically fragile. Her journey through months in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), multiple hospital stays, and the emotional toll of caring for a fragile child led her to create a pediatric home care agency built on compassion and quality. Now, she brings her experience and insight to help other families navigate the road ahead.
In this episode Dr. Udo explains what to expect, when to start, and how to support your child as he or she grows to become an adult.
18 Sept 2025
Changes to SSI You Need to Know About in 2025
In this episode, Anna Maki, walks you through the latest changes and insights surrounding Social Security Disability benefits and more. Anna covers all the recent changes and what these changes mean for you. Who is Anna Maki? Anna Maki is the Director, Program Services, at Bobby Dodd Institute. Anna earned her Juris Doctorate at the University of Georgia School of Law and has a Master’s in Community Counseling specializing in clinical diagnoses and addressing issues impacting individuals wi...
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