Northwestern Legal Services (NWLS) Media

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13033994818752441232009-04-16T20:31:48.700-04:00Northwestern Legal Services (NWLS) MediaNWLS posts audio and video content on various Pennsylvania poverty-law topics for informational purposes only. This content is derived from radio and televison shows that we produce. (See <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/03756184532890845712"> Disclaimer)</a>NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-11337761660618284932008-10-10T13:00:00.009-04:002008-10-13T13:39:14.073-04:00PA LIHEAP, 2008-09 Winter Season

10/8/2008 - NWLS Executive Director Robert Oakley interviews Harry Geller, Esq., PA Utility Law Project, regarding the Pennsylvania Low Income Home Emergency Assistance Program, 2008-09 winter season. (SEE Part II)Part I includes info on eligibility requirements, qualifying heating sources, renter's rights to LIHEAP, and details on Cash grant component of LIHEAP.Download Video(wmv), Copyright

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-69152802571209469642008-10-10T11:33:00.012-04:002008-10-13T10:14:38.804-04:00PA LIHEAP 2008-09, Part II

10/8/2008 - NWLS Executive Director Robert Oakley interviews Harry Geller, Esq., PA Utility Law Project, regarding the Pennsylvania Low Income Home Emergency Assistance Program, 2008-09 winter season. Part II Information on PA Low Income Home Emergency Assistance Program, winter year 2008-09, Part II includes info on Details of Crisis grant and CrisisInterface Weatherization) components of LIHEAP

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-9033460948360497162008-07-02T12:17:00.000-04:002008-10-13T12:17:55.976-04:00Debt Collection Info for Consumers

6/21/2008 - Vince Brocki, NWLS Resource Developer interviews Andrea Amicangelo, Esq., NWLS Staff Attorney regarding remedies consumers have regarding debt collection efforts, an explanation of secured vs. unsecured debts, how a credit counselor can help, and info on filing bankruptcy.Download MP3 Copyright NWLS 2008. All rights reserved.

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-5727406674043361042008-06-30T12:02:00.004-04:002008-10-13T12:11:04.916-04:00Custody and Visitation in PA

5/22/2008 - Robert Oakley, NWLS Director interviews Judge Stephanie Domitrovitch, Erie County, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, and Karen Klapsinos, NWLS Staff Attorney regarding custody in Pennsylvania. Information is provided on what a Custody Order is, what it means, how to obtain one, and issues to consider when pursuing custody or visitation.Download MP3 Copyright NWLS 2008. All rights

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-82229334611478973242008-06-23T09:50:00.012-04:002008-07-01T14:44:20.778-04:00General Assistance in PA (Russian)

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-15462297973410733642008-06-23T09:49:00.018-04:002008-07-01T13:02:08.859-04:00Pardons and Expungements in PA (Russian)

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-1846575215010431932008-06-23T09:49:00.017-04:002008-07-01T12:58:21.457-04:00Qualifying for Unemployment Compensation (Russian)

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-68325212832779381832008-06-23T09:48:00.014-04:002008-07-01T13:10:07.382-04:00Qualifying for TANF (Russian)

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-29773459119190150302008-06-23T09:48:00.013-04:002008-07-01T13:04:24.722-04:00Food Stamps Help Working Families (Russian)

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-48643048927424929162008-06-23T09:47:00.009-04:002008-07-01T13:15:58.247-04:00Temporary Aid to Needy Families (Russian)

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-52711087224146960932008-06-23T09:37:00.008-04:002008-07-01T13:20:47.107-04:00Assistencia General en PA (Spanish)

6/2/2008: Resumen de los beneficios de Asistencia General en Pennsylvania, quien califica, generalmente combinado con beneficos de otros programas. Spanish TextDownload Spanish MP3 Copyright NWLS 2008. All rights reserved. Apply through COMPASS Website

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-2153393430263682082008-06-23T09:34:00.009-04:002008-07-01T13:32:14.227-04:00Perdones y Expurgaciones en PA (Spanish)

6/2/2008: Resumen de como los perdones y expurgaciones son procesados en Pennsylvania, como y cuando solicitarlos y cual es la criteria considerada. Download Spanish MP3 Copyright NWLS 2008. All rights reserved. Spanish TextBoard of Pardons

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-58377264523446551712008-06-23T09:21:00.012-04:002008-07-01T13:33:44.608-04:00Compensacion de Desempleo (Spanish)

6/2/2008: Resumen del proceso de beneficios de Compensacion de Desempleo en Pennsylvania, calificando cuando usted renuncia o es terminado, cómo aplicar, los requisitos financieros de la elegibilidad, el proceso de la audiencia, y la información a apelar un caso Download Spanish MP3 Copyright NWLS 2008. All rights reserved. Spanish Textwww.dli.state.pa.us/

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-23633745558648785192008-06-23T09:17:00.012-04:002008-07-01T13:49:58.411-04:00Cupones de Comida ayudan a las familias que trabajan (Spanish)

6/2/2008: Resumen de los beneficios de Cupones de Alimentos y cómo ellos pueden ayudar las familias de ingresos bajos y de trabajo, en qué tipo de artículos pueden ser utilizados, información de elegibilidad, y cómo las transacciones de cupón de alimentos son procesadas en Pennsylvania. Download Spanish MP3 Copyright NWLS 2008. All rights reserved. Spanish TextApply through COMPASS

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-25271574584451530392008-06-23T09:04:00.013-04:002008-07-01T13:52:18.095-04:00Calificaciones y Requerimientos de TANF (Spanish)

6/2/2008: Programa de Ayuda Temporaria para para Familias Necesitadas (TANF) de Pennsylvania. Resumen de los requisitos, limites de ingreso y informacion en como los beneficios son procesados. Download Spanish MP3 Copyright NWLS 2008. All rights reserved. Spanish TextApply through COMPASS

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-81633071426974364362008-06-03T15:33:00.017-04:002008-07-01T13:55:02.817-04:00Resumen de Beneficios de TANF (Spanish)

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-83729091691127504712008-06-02T16:07:00.008-04:002008-07-01T13:57:11.111-04:00General Assistance Benefits in PA

6/2/2008 - Information on General Assistance benefits in Pennsylvania, who qualifies, generally combined with other benefit programs. Download Audio:Download MP3 Copyright NWLS 2008. All rights reserved.Full Text:General Assistance, or GA, is a state-funded welfare program that gives a cash benefit to help individuals who do not have children or a family to support, and who are unable to

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-85468253423790085722008-06-02T16:02:00.012-04:002008-07-01T14:02:21.866-04:00Pardons and Expungements in Pennsylvania

6/2/2008 - Information on how pardons and expungements in Pennsylvania are handled, how and when to apply, and what criteria is considered. Download MP3 Copyright 2008, all rights reserved.Full Text:A record of arrest or a criminal conviction on your record can cause problems later in life. For that reason, you may want to attempt to remove such things from your criminal record. Basically, in

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-76727939505319817752008-06-02T15:59:00.008-04:002008-07-01T14:03:40.677-04:00Qualifying for Unemployment Compensation

6/2/2008: A summary of the Unemployment Compensation benefit process in Pennsylvania, qualifying when you quit or are terminated, how to apply, financial eligibility requirements, the hearing process, and information on appealing a case. Download Audio: English Audio-MP3 Copyright NWLS 2008, all rights reserved.Full Text:Unemployment CompensationWhen you are separated from employment in

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-38776972774295270732008-06-02T15:48:00.011-04:002008-07-01T14:05:20.586-04:00Food Stamps Can Help Working Families

6/2/2008 - An overview of Food Stamps benefits and how they can help low-income and working families, what types of items they can be used to purchase, eligibility information, and how the food stamp transactions are processed in Pennsylvania. Copyright 2008, all rights reserved. Download English Audio-MP3 Full Text: Food Stamps are designed to help low-income people buy the food they need for

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-89886008860009408702008-06-02T15:42:00.016-04:002008-07-01T14:07:10.825-04:00Qualifying for TANF

6/2/2008: Qualifying requirements of Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) benefits in Pennsylvania, an overview of citizenship and non-citizenship requirements, how the benefits are processed, and time limitation periods that apply. Download English Audio-MP3 Copyright 2008, all rights reserved. Full Text:To apply for Temporary Aid to Needy Families, or TANF, you must be a citizen of the

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-43110361949100167022008-06-02T15:25:00.020-04:002008-07-01T14:08:43.600-04:00Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF)

6/2/2008: A basic summary of Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF)Benefits in Pennsylvania, how to qualify, work requirements, how to obtain job-training or educational assistance, and information on how to apply for TANF. Copyright NWLS 2008. All rights reserved. Download MP3Full Text: TANF, or Temporary Aid to Needy Families, is a welfare program that helps households with children by

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-39019473555988918692008-04-28T13:56:00.009-04:002008-05-09T10:52:15.291-04:00Consumer Protection Programs in PA

4-16-08- NWLS interviews PA Attorney General Tom Corbett concerning consumer protection programs offered by the PA Attorney General's office, especially those that help vulnerable and/or low-income Pennsylvanians. Part 1 - Information on the Attorney General's Health Care Unit which investigates unfair health care practices, Act 106, right to health treatment, denial of care, unduly delayed

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-36593372729005399252008-03-27T16:00:00.003-04:002008-07-01T14:25:01.333-04:00Discrimination and Human Relations Commission

3-27-2008: Information regarding discrimination, specifically relating to education, housing and sexual orientation, how to file a complaint with the Erie (PA)Human Relations Commission. Host - Robert A. Oakley, Esq., NWLS Executive Director; Guest - Charlotte Scalise, Paralegal and Director of Erie Human Relations Commission. Download mp3 Copyright NWLS 2008. All Rights Reserved

NWLS Medianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303399481875244123.post-68962247139383276832008-03-27T14:46:00.005-04:002008-07-01T14:26:50.718-04:00Worker's Compensation

3/27/08 - Details regarding injuries on the job, how to protect your rights, wage payments, medical payments, and the process involved in pursuing a claim for Worker's Compensation in Pennsylvania. Host - Robert Oakley, Esq. NWLS Executive Director; Tom Wall, Esq., Attorney with Nichols, Perot, Smith, Koehler & Wall Law Firm. Download mp3 Copyright NWLS 2008. All Rights Reserved.http://

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