Building Economic Futures for Americans with Disabilities
Real Economic Impact Tour
Miami, Florida
Contact Information:
If you, your business, or organization are interested in becoming a part of the Disability Initiative Workgroup, please contact Karla Gottlieb of the Human Services Coalition of Dade Community at karlag@hscdade.org.
If you are already a member of the Disability Initiative Workgroup and have questions regarding the IRS participation, then please contact Tax Specialist Theresa Lucotti at Theresa.V.Lucotti@irs.gov.
Disability Initiative Workgroup Members
Goodwill
Greater Miami Prosperity Campaign and Tax Specialist have been working with Goodwill to reach taxpayers with disabilities. The campaign centers on the distribution of flyers informing taxpayers about free tax preparation available to them along with the Life Cycle Brochure Living and Working With Disabilities. These publications are distributed in both English and Spanish.
Easter Seals
Easter Seals has participated in several REI Tour meetings in Miami. Last year they distributed English and Spanish versions of Pub 3966 Life Cycle Living and Working With Disabilities to their members and clients.
Independent Living
Greater Miami Prosperity Campaign and Tax Specialist have been working with Independent Living to reach taxpayers with disabilities. The campaign centers on the distribution of flyers informing taxpayers about free tax preparation available to them along with the Life Cycle Brochure Living and Working With Disabilities. These publications are distributed in both English and Spanish.
Mayor’s Office - Office on Disability
The Advisory Committee for Disabled Individuals and Caribbean Affairs Committee is interested in promoting outreach and free tax preparation to residents of North Miami Beach. The city is interested in putting information on free tax preparation on their website.
Miami-Dade College, Service to Students with Disabilities
Miami-Dade College North Campus will reach out to students with disabilities. They will set aside two evenings that the VITA site is open and give priority to students with disabilities. A flyer will be used to advertise not only on the campus but also to local organizations.
Deaf Services
Deaf Services of Greater Miami will host a TCE site. They are able to provide free translation services to the hearing impaired.
Greater Miami Prosperity Campaign
The Greater Miami Prosperity Campaign (GMPC) is entering their third year of the REI Tour. Just like last year, they have included a question on their intake sheet that asks people with disabilities to self-identify. The question also asks if a family member is a person with a disability. Because of the increased outreach to groups and organizations that target people with disability, we expect to assist more persons with disabilities at the prosperity centers than we did last filing season. The project leader for the GMPC, has also taken over as the lead in the REI Tour for Miami. She continues to reach out to this community and incorporates it in every activity.