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04/11/2023

Transitions can be difficult. If you’re a veteran and looking to join the civilian workforce, check out our Resources for Veterans page for help with your first step. https://yourtickettowork.ssa.gov/resources/resources-for-veterans.html

02/11/2023

Ready to start a new career? These employers are looking for great individuals like you! https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2023-11-03-discover-whos-hiring-now.html

01/11/2023

Job searching can be stressful. Here are some tips to help manage stress on your career path. https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2017-05-18-mental-health-month-managing-stress-during-job-search

31/10/2023

Going to a party? That could be a good opportunity to do some networking! Read more. https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2017-11-30-tips-for-networking

30/10/2023

New Social Security Administration Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) have been announced for 2024! Read more.

Each Year Social Security bases the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on changes in the Consumer Price Index. For 2024, Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security (SSI) payments will increase by 3.2%. Learn about your new payment and benefits for the new year by using a my Social Security acc...

28/10/2023

Looking for an easier way to report your wages? Sign up for a free My Social Security (MySSA) account! https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/

27/10/2023

Did you miss this month’s WISE webinar? Sign up to receive email alerts and never miss another! Get the latest news updates, success stories, events and more. https://choosework.ssa.gov/contact/

26/10/2023

Marty was a contractor and carpenter who has limb loss due to an aggressive form of cancer. When he wanted to open his own business, he used the skills he learned while participating in Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program. Read more.

Read about Marty who has seen improvements in his life since he decided to participate in the Ticket to Work program.

25/10/2023

Working for yourself could be the right choice for you! Ticket to Work service providers can help you find resources for self-employment. During this month’s WISE webinar, we’ll share some advice for succeeding at ! Join us in 90 minutes at 3 p.m. ET to learn how Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program can support you on your path to self-employment. choosework.ssa.gov/wise

23/10/2023

Did you know there are Social Security Administration Work Incentives you may be eligible for if you receive SSDI, own a small business, and someone provides you with a free service? Learn more about Unincurred Business Expenses. https://choosework.ssa.gov/library/faq-unincurred-business-expenses

21/10/2023

Amy grew up with a developmental disability that affects her language, learning and social interactions. No longer wanting to rely on her Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Amy sought the help of a VR counselor who connected her with Ticket to Work and an EN, Full Circle Employment Solutions.
Amy now works for her county’s Dept. of Finance.

Amy found a path to employment through working with her State VR agency, connecting with an EN and gaining experience with Project SEARCH.

20/10/2023

Ready to start your self-employment journey but don’t know where to start? Check out our Find Help page to find the right service provider to get the services you need! https://choosework.ssa.gov/findhelp/

18/10/2023

In any major life event, having someone who’s been through a similar experience by your side can be a great support. Learn more about the value of mentorship in the workforce.

Mentorship helps mentees, mentors and organizations. As a person with a disability, mentorship can offer you the opportunity to learn from role models who can share personal experiences and help with your career development.

17/10/2023

Want to start a small business but not sure where to start? U.S. Small Business Administration offers free business-related counseling including how to write your business plan. Learn more. https://www.sba.gov/

16/10/2023

Ticket to Work has service providers that understand the needs of all types of disabilities, including developmental disabilities. Call the Ticket to Work Help Line M-F, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. at 1-866-968-7842 to learn more. National Down Syndrome Society https://ndss.org/resources/employment-and-volunteer-work

13/10/2023

A job in cybersecurity can help others stay safe online. If you’re interested in a job in cybersecurity, read more. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

We use our computer or phone for just about everything in our lives. Have you ever stopped to wonder how all your online activity stays secure? Careers in cybersecurity are growing and it could be the right field for you.

12/10/2023

How do you buy work clothes on a budget? Learn five tips on how to save money when you shop for work clothes.

What should you wear today? Sometimes that question gets more complicated when you are choosing clothes for working in an office setting. If you find it hard to build your wardrobe for work, here are five tips for buying work clothes on a budget.

11/10/2023

After being diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, Vilmarie worried how it would affect her career goal of becoming a teacher. She found help with a Ticket to Work service provider and eventually no longer needed to rely on her SSDI.

Now she teaches for Head Start in Guayama, Puerto Rico, preparing students for a successful kindergarten experience.

11/10/2023

Want to work for yourself?
If you receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI or SSI), discover how Social Security Administration's FREE Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and other Work Incentives can help you along the way.
Join us for our next Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) webinar on October 25 at 3 p.m. ET to learn more about how the Ticket Program can help you work for yourself.

10/10/2023

Think you might be interested in self-employment? Find out how the Job Accommodation Network can help!

For some individuals with disabilities, self-employment or starting a small business may offer the best path to career success. In this guest blog, the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) highlights the various supports they offer for disabled individuals seeking self-employment.

09/10/2023

Advancing access and equity means using resources available to you. Think you might need an accommodation for work? Read more. https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2020-12-03-but-you-dont-look-sick-invisible-disability

07/10/2023

Want to achieve your work goals? If you receive SSI, an approved Plan to Achieve Self Sufficiency (PASS) allows you to set aside money to pay for expenses related to your work goals while you continue to receive benefits. Learn more. https://choosework.ssa.gov/library/faq-plan-to-achieve-self-support

06/10/2023

The Ticket to Work Help Line will be closed on Monday, October 9, 2023, in observance of Columbus Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, October 10, at 8 a.m. ET. Need information on the Ticket Program now? Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions. https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2022-06-14-5-faqs-about-working-while-you-receive-disability-benefits.html

05/10/2023

Whether for school or work, the internet is essential in getting things done. Need help paying for your internet? Read more at fcc.gov/acp National Digital Inclusion Alliance Federal Communications Commission https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2022-05-18-discount-on-internet-service-for-eligible-households.html

03/10/2023

Ready to start a new career? These employers are looking for great individuals like you!

Job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings, even from the comfort of your own home. This month we're exploring some additional online tools you can use to advance your job search. Jumpstart your career and make progress toward reaching your work goa...

02/10/2023

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month! We celebrate America’s workers with disabilities past and present and support inclusive practices that benefit both employee and employer. U.S. Department of Labor https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam

02/10/2023

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month! On Oct. 12, the U.S. Department of Energy is holding a virtual Disability Mentoring Day from 1-2:30 pm. Register before Oct. 3.

Disability Mentoring Day at the U.S. Department of Energy

30/09/2023

Did you miss the latest Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) Webinar? Sign up to receive the latest news, blog post updates, webinars and events. https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USSSATTW/subscriber/new?qsp=USSSATTW_1

29/09/2023

Lori was unable to work full-time due to unbearable anxiety and panic attacks and received Social Security disability benefits. Her friend sent her a post about work-at-home job opportunities from My Employment Options. It was on their site that she found out about Social Security Administration Ticket to Work Program.

The Ticket program and Work Incentives allowed Lori to focus on her future without worrying about the sudden loss of benefits. Read her story.

28/09/2023

We’re gearing up for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Advancing Access and Equity.” This includes fostering a disability-inclusive workplace. If you’re ready to work, get started by visiting the Choose Work website! https://choosework.ssa.gov

27/09/2023

Working from home could be the right choice for you! Ticket to Work service providers can help you find work from home opportunities. During this month’s WISE webinar, we’ll tell you how, and share some advice for succeeding on the job! Join us in 90 minutes at 3 p.m. ET to learn how Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program can support you on your path to employment.
https://choosework.ssa.gov/wise/

26/09/2023

Today, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Rehabilitation (Rehab) Act of 1973 -- the first federal legislation to address access and equity for people with disabilities. Section 504 of the Rehab Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities by any federally funded or conducted program or activity. It applies to publicly funded workforce services—such as those provided by the nationwide network of American Job Centers overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Section 504 also laid the foundation for more comprehensive legislation to come—the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed on July 26,1990.

25/09/2023

Born with cerebral palsy, Jessica felt stigmatized her whole life. After getting her master’s degree, she was eager to enter the workforce. Social Security Administration Ticket to Work Program and other Work Incentives helped her on her road to financial independence. Read more. United Cerebral Palsy

Born with cerebral palsy, Jessica felt stigmatized her whole life. After getting her Masters, she was eager to enter the workforce. Social Security?s Ticket to Work Program and other Work Incentives helped.

24/09/2023

“Making that transition from Social Security benefits to earning my own income was a big step for me but having that extra support from (her Ticket to Work service provider) made the transition off benefits so much smoother," says Lori.
Lori achieved financial independence working from home with Ticket to Work and so can you! Join us on 9/27 for our next WISE webinar! choosework.ssa.gov/wise

23/09/2023

Check out Finding Your Path to Employment for an introduction to Social Security Administration Ticket to Work Program. This video is narrated, captioned and presented in American Sign Language (ASL). https://choosework.ssa.gov/library/finding-your-path-to-employment-ASL-video

22/09/2023

Dealing with chronic pain in everyday life can be difficult, especially while working. Here are some tips that can help. The American Chronic Pain Association https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2022-09-30-4-tips-for-dealing-with-pain-at-work.html?fbclid=IwAR0mSyCOI0ywcKwmi9ty92gs44GTUW4DGZlVOGw5gv4LmG8DQQOy6F-Lxhk

21/09/2023

College can be challenging. And it’s not unusual for students with disabilities to run into a rough patch at some point. If you have learning differences, ADHD and/or dyslexia, figuring out where to get support can take some work.

Let’s reflect on this guest blog from Understood as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Rehabilitation Act. https://choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2018-04-23-how-to-get-support-for-common-problems-in-college

20/09/2023

If you’re applying for remote or work from home jobs, a common step in your application process might be a video interview. Here are some tips to set you up for success.

While we're all getting more comfortable with technology, if you have a video interview in your future, you'll still need to do all the research and preparation required for an in-person or phone interview. Use these video interviewing tips to make a strong impression on employers and succeed on you...

19/09/2023

Did you know you have the option for an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter during our WISE webinars? Learn more. https://choosework.ssa.gov/library/wise-asl-guide

18/09/2023

This week, we celebrate the International Week of the Deaf and want you to meet Claudia Gordon. Claudia was the first female deaf black person to graduate law school to pursue a career in helping people with disabilities. She is also recognized as one of former President Barack Obama’s key advisors for disability issues. https://www.respectability.org/2018/02/first-deaf-african-american-lawyer-claudia-gordon-anti-discrimination-advocate/