Working for Fun and Money

Working for Fun and Money!

In this powerful presentation, you’ll hear how Jessica Callison and Audra Johnson have combined their love of pets with their employment goals.

They’ll share stories about their job demonstrating Finley’s Dog Treats at Rumford Pet Centers around the State.

Jay McKay & Elvys Ruiz from BHDDH will join this session to talk about how you can use Employment Services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities to support your own career path!

Watch the Recording from This Session Below:

Resources

CLICK to Visit the ABLE National Resource Center at: https://www.ablenrc.org Click to learn about ABLE accounts in Rhode Island from the RI Treasurer’s website at: https://treasury.ri.gov/programs/ris-able

 Click to learn about SSI Work Subsidies from the Social Security Administration at: https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityresearch/wi/subsidies.htm Click to download a 4-page PDF File about SSI Work Subsidies from: https://vcu-ntdc.org/resources/WIPA_OtherResources/2025_UnderstandingSubsidy.pdf Click to download a 2-page PDF file about SSI Work Incentives from: https://www.benefitu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Subsidy-overview-handout.pdf

CLICK to Visit the Division’s Employment Services Page at: https://bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities/services-adults/employment CLICK to complete the Employment and Earnings Form which can be found at: https://bhddh.ri.gov/developmental-disabilities/forms-brochures-and-guides

CLICK to Learn About Work Incentives Benefits from the Sherlock Center https://sherlockcenter.ric.edu/services-projects/work-incentives-benefits-counseling CLICK to visit the Rhode Island Office of Rehab Services Website at: https://ors.ri.gov/vocational-rehabilitation-program

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This Page was updated on:
June 18, 2026