Join us for our Next Twitter Chat: Employment for People with Disabilities
Join disability employment experts from the Ticket to Work program and the Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE) from 1 – 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 29, 2017, for a Twitter chat about "Employment for People with Disabilities." Both groups will share tips and resources that may help you succeed.
You will learn about:
- Job training resources
- Job accommodations in the workplace
- How work can affect your Social Security disability benefits
Be sure to bring your questions about how Social Security's Work Incentives and job accommodations could help you reach your career goals.
We'll also want to hear from you to learn about new employment resources and your experiences as a job seeker:
- What resources and tips do you have for people with disabilities who are looking for work?
- Share your success story about returning to work or finding work for the first time.
- Have you worked with a Ticket to Work service provider (an Employment Network or state Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency)? How has it helped you reach your employment goals?
- What are your tips for a great interview?
- Let us know how mentoring and other programs can help young adults with disabilities with their career goals.
- What advice do have for others about disability disclosure and requesting reasonable job accommodations?
- What government programs have you heard of that can help people with disabilities find work?
Haven't joined a Twitter chat before? No problem! Twitter chats are an excellent way to gain insight on specific and more general topics. To join the event:
- Sign in to Twitter and follow us @chooseworkssa if you do have not done so already. You'll also want to follow the CDE @CDETweets.
- Search for the hashtag #DEChat and follow along with the questions and responses.
- Include #DEChat in your tweets to participate and add to the conversation.
If you have questions about the Twitter chat, please contact us at socialmedia@choosework.net.
About Ticket to Work
Social Security's Ticket to Work program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSI or SSDI) and want to work.
The Ticket program is free and voluntary. It helps people with disabilities move toward financial independence and connects them with the services and support they need to succeed in the workforce.
Learn More
To learn more about the Ticket program, visit www.ssa.gov/work. You can also call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 866-968-7842 or 866-833-2967 (TTY) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Ask a representative to send you a list of service providers or find providers on your own with the Ticket program Find Help tool.
