The written statements for the Senate Finance Committee's hearing today barriers to work for Social Security disability recipients are now available online.
The only witness whose written statement suggests a strong attachment to the delusion that some change in policy could return vast numbers of disability recipients to work was Dr. David Stapleton of the Cornell University Institute for Policy Research. Stapelton has been receiving a good deal of grant money from Social Security. Could considerations of his own self-interest have something to do with this paragraph at the close of his statement?
The only witness whose written statement suggests a strong attachment to the delusion that some change in policy could return vast numbers of disability recipients to work was Dr. David Stapleton of the Cornell University Institute for Policy Research. Stapelton has been receiving a good deal of grant money from Social Security. Could considerations of his own self-interest have something to do with this paragraph at the close of his statement?
I urge this Committee, all government leaders, and advocates for people with disabilities to support the design, testing, and eventual implementation of transformative disability policy changes – changes that will help people with disabilities achieve both greater economic self-sufficiency and more fulfilling lives. Within that framework, the highest priority should go to efforts that will reduce the premature exit of workers with disabilities from the labor force andI would like to read even one report or statement from one of these researchers that did not call for more research dollars to be funeled to them.
into SSDI.
4 comments:
Maybe the reason that disabled persons are unable to return to work is because they are DISABLED--thank you, and you can mail my share of government grant money to me at------
Dave Stapleton has been gorging at the SSA consultant's trough for many years now. I'm sure he believes what he says here, but his belief is grounded in self-interest.
Yes, Mr. Stapleton's name is well-known around SSA, but that does not mean his statements are wrong or come from self-interest. There are many people with disabilities who want to work and can work. They deserve the services and supports they need to do so. SSA is in a good position to work with other agencies and community resources to help these people. I find the first commenter's remarks very insulting and glib.
SSA is in no position to work with anyone, without adequate staffing. SSA cannot even pay those entitled to benefits on an accurate or timely basis, let alone try to help them get back to work. SSA return-to-work incentives are extensive and long-standing, and easily discovered through its website and publications. No additional effort or expense is warranted to promulgate them.
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