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56		<strong>Information: </strong>Learn about benefits programs and rules around work. Get answers to frequently asked questions. Find out how to avoid common pitfalls.
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59		<strong>Estimators: </strong>Get results tailored just for you that help you plan and set goals for work. Get tips for success for your individual situation.
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67<h2>Training Options</h2>
68<p>DB101 Information Services produce workshops, webcasts, half-day, full-day, evening, and computer lab training events, co-designed with our state partners and the target audiences we work with. Contact Heather Duncan for more information, by phone (510-225-6400) or email (<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Training%20Options">[email protected]</a>).</p>
69<h2>Partners</h2>
70<p>Since 2002 the DB101 Team has been working together to design, produce, maintain, test, and refine web based benefits planning information and estimator tools.</p>
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74		<strong>The </strong><a href="https://wid.org/"><strong>World Institute on Disability</strong></a>: Disability experts
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77		<a href="https://www.eightfoldway.com"><strong>Eightfold Way Consultants</strong></a>: Web technologists and content writers
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80		<a href="https://econw.com/"><strong>ECONorthwest</strong></a>: Estimator engineers
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83<h2>How Do I Get DB101 In My State?</h2>
84<p>If you are interested in bringing DB101 to your state, please contact Heather Duncan at the World Institute on Disability to learn more! You can reach Heather by phone (510-225-6400) or email (<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=How%20Do%20I%20Get%20DB101%20In%20My%20State%3F">[email protected]</a>).</p></div><div data-iframe-height="true"></div></div><!-- --><div id="main_end"></div></div><!--end-core--><div id="personal_shell" class="content d-print-none"><div class="slot_personal"></div></div><div id="help_shell" class="help-pop"><div class="slot_help_pop"><div class="popover-wrap">
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