Previous Training Programs
With BEC on your team, you will understand the intricacies and complexities of the Disability Benefits System
2010
“The Roadmap to Navigating the Disability Benefits Maze”
A Specialized Public 2 Day Intensive Training for InAlliance
Sacramento, CA – March 2010
“Filing a Successful Social Security Claim”
American Bar Association National Conference on HIV/AIDS Law & Practice
Orlando, FL – February 2010
““The 3 Short Questions & Honestly Long Answers about a Return to Work”
AIDS Assistance Program (AAP) - AAP Clients only training
Sinatra Auditorium, Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA – January & March 2010

2009
“The Roadmap to Navigating the Disability Benefits Maze”
A Specialized Public 2 Day Intensive Training for Attorneys, Fiduciaries, Case Managers and Social Workers - Benefits Education Center
Hosted by The Health Trust, San Jose CA – December 2009
“The 3 Short Questions & Honestly Long Answers about a Return to Work”
AIDS Assistance Program (AAP) - AAP Clients only training
Sinatra Auditorium, Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA – July & October 2009
“Winning an Initial Social Security Claim when HIV is NOT the Primary Disability” -Workshop
USCA – (United States Conference on AIDS) Sponsored by National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) National Conference, San Francisco, CA – October 2009
“Accessing Private Health Coverage in California”
6th Annual Breast Cancer Conference (BCC) -“Sharing Knowledge – Creating Hope”, sponsored by Breast Cancer Connections at the Garden Court Hotel in Palo Alto, CA – November 2009
“Navigating the Benefits Maze for Individuals with Medical, Mental Health, Visual and Physical Disabilities”
Marin County Public Guardian’s Training, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, CA – June 2009
“Fundamentals of Social Security and Winning an Initial Claim”
National Academy of Eldercare Attorneys (NAELA) National Conference
Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix, AZ – May 2009
“Understanding, Creating & Winning an Initial Social Security Claim for Physicians” – 1/2 Day
“The 3 Short Questions & Honestly Long Answers about a Return to Work for Consumers” – 1/2 Day “Navigating “The Disability Benefits Maze for Providers” – Full Day Provider
HRSA Two Day Sponsored Training Intensive Targeting Ryan White Physicians/Consumers/Providers
Hosted by Jefferson County Comprehensive Care Center, Little Rock, Arkansas – May 2009
“Understanding, Creating and Winning an Initial Social Security Claim”
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Ada & Joseph Friend Cancer Center, San Francisco, CA – May 2009
“Navigating the Disability Benefits Maze – The Full Day Experience”
One Day Pre-Conference Intensive
Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC) - Southern California Conference
Mission Inn, Riverside, CA – May 2009
“The Three Short Questions and Honestly Long Answers about a Return to Work” &
“The Nuts & Bolts of Accessing Private Health Coverage”
(2 breakout conference sessions)
Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC) - Southern California Conference
Mission Inn, Riverside, CA – May 2009
“The Fundamentals of Social Security & Winning an Initial Claim”
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center – Mental Health Fair
La Jolla, CA – May 2009
“The Benefits Roadshow” - Final Edition
Funded through the Alliance Healthcare Foundation of San Diego
One Day Provider and Two Half-Day Consumer Trainings
Two locations in San Diego, CA – April/May 2009
“Understanding, Creating & Winning an Initial Social Security Claim”
NAMI – (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – Santa Clara Chapter Meeting
Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose, CA - April 2009
“Fundamentals of SSI, SSDI, Medicare, Medi-Cal and Private Health Coverage”
Hobee's Restaurant in the Pruneyard, Campbell, CA - February 2009
Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC) – Silicon Valley Chapter

2008
“The Roadmap to Navigating the Benefits Maze”
Benefits Education Center, San Francisco, CA – December 2008
Two Day Training targeting Attorneys, Fiduciaries, Rehab Counselors & Social Workers
“The Roadmap to Navigating the Benefits Maze”
California Elder Law Center (CELC), Long Beach, CA – November 2008
Two Day Intensive Training for Attorney & Fiduciaries
“Understanding Social Security’s SSDI & SSI with Special Emphasis on Arkansas Medicaid”
HRSA Two Day Sponsored Training Intensive
Hosted by Jefferson County Comprehensive Care Center, Little Rock, Arkansas – October 2008
Targeted to Countywide Ryan White Agency Providers
“Navigating the Benefits Maze – SSI, SSDI, Medi-Cal & Medicare – The Full Day Experience”
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, National Conference, San Diego, CA
Full Day Pre-Conference Training – Oct 2008
“The 3 Short Questions & the Honestly Long Answers on Returning to Work”
Supported Life 2008 –“Dignity & Justice for All” - Supported Life Institute
Empowering All People with Developmental Disabilities Sacramento, CA – Oct 2008
One Day Breakout Session for Professionals and Consumers
“Navigating the Benefits Maze – SSI, SSDI, Medi-Cal & Medicare – The Full Day Experience”
Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC) Annual Conference, San Diego, CA
A Full Day Pre-Conference Intensive – September 2008
“What is Social Security & The 5 Ways to Enter the World of Medi-Cal”
National Alliance on Mental Illness Conference (NAMI) – August 2008
San Francisco Airport Marriott
Breakout Session for Mental Health Providers
“The Roadmap to Navigating the Benefits Maze”
Benefits Education Center, San Francisco, CA – July 2008
Two Day Training targeting Attorneys, Fiduciaries, Rehab Counselors & Social Workers
“The Three Short Questions and Honestly Long Answers about a Return to Work”
AIDS Assistance Program, Palm Springs, CA – June 2008
Two Day Consumer Training on Return to Work Programs
“Fundamentals of Public Benefits”
Professional Fiduciary Association of California (PFAC) – Northern California Conference
San Francisco Airport Marriott – May 2008
Breakout Session Speaker
“Fundamentals of Public Benefits”
North Bay Housing Coalition, Santa Rosa, CA – April 2008
Afternoon presentation and Q&A
“Putting the Pieces Together”
Desert AIDS Project, Palm Springs, CA – March 2008
Three Day in House Provider Training
“The Benefits Roadshow”
Four Day San Diego Provider Training – March 2008
Funded by the Alliance Healthcare Foundation
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