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A Guide to the New and Temporary SSI Extension Law for Humanitarian Immigrants
[PDF]
A new law, “The SSI Extension for Elderly and
Disabled Refugees Act” (Public Law 110-328), extends SSI eligibility for refugees and other humanitarian immigrants past the 7-year period, allowing
them to receive at least 2 more years of SSI. This FAQ answers some of the more commonly asked questions about the new law.
Six Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions Receive $10 Million in Grants [PDF]
Press release from The National Council on Asian Pacific Americans.
Security Income (SSI) Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act Signed by President
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This act provides an additional two years of SSI for elderly and disabled refugees who have been cut off from their SSI benefits because of the seven year time limit for refugees and other humanitarian immigrants. This two year SSI extension is set to expire in 2011.
Magnet Schools Mirror Myths
[URL]
August 20, 2008 — By Doua Thor. Published in AsianWeek, this op-ed was written in response to a series of articles that were highlighting Asian American and Pacific Islander students as model minorities.
SEARAC Speakers Bureau [HTML]
SEARAC speakers are knowledgeable about Southeast Asian issues. List of which speakers are available, their specialty topics, and how to book them for events, groups, etc.
2008 Platform for Asian Pacific Americans National Policy Priorities [PDF]
NCAPA Call to Action! Presents information and policy recommendations of vital national importance in order to enrich discussion leading up to elections in the fall of 2008. SEARAC is an endorsing organization.
Governor Schwarzenegger’s 2008-2009 California State Budget Proposal: A Southeast Asian American Perspective
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Details on the background information of each proposal and the community impact.
Legal Aid Directory [HTML]
Directory of legal aid resources for refugees by region.
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Conferences & Special Events
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2009 Southeast Asian American Leadership & Advocacy Training
This year's leadership and advocacy training! Training locations are:
Sacramento, CA: July 11 – 13, 2009 (application deadline: April 24, 2009)
St. Paul, MN: August 1 – 3, 2009 (application deadline: May 29, 2009)
Lowell, MA: August 22 – 24, 2009 (application deadline: June 19, 2009)
Note that the application deadline for all 3 locations has passed.
SEARAC 30th Anniversary Gala: BEYOND THE MEKONG
Saturday, September 26, 2009—San Francisco, CA. Join SEARAC to celebrate our 30th Anniversary! The celebration will be held at San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Cente. For sponsorship or advertising information…
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